Russ Smith (running back)

Russell Conway Smith (August 4, 1944 – April 1, 2001) was a professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the San Diego Chargers. He had played high school football and basketball for Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and college football at the University of Miami. Father of supermodel Amber Smith, who claimed on the third episode of the VH1 reality show Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew that Russ died as a result of a drinking problem. Amber also claimed on the episode that Russ was absent during much of her childhood; nonetheless, she was devastated over her father's death.