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Denise Chong Highsmith, wife of former Miami RB and New England Patriots executive Alonzo Highsmith , has died. According to a memorial service announcement posted to her Instagram, Highsmith’s wife’s death was “unexpected.” She was 61.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, Denise Elizabeth Highsmith,” the post reads. “Denise was truly one of a kind—a fun, loving, and free-spirited soul who embraced everyone without judgment. She poured into the lives of others with kindness, laughter, and service, and in doing so, she found joy and fulfillment.
“To know her was to feel seen, loved, and uplifted. … Denise will forever be remembered for the light she brought into the world, and her spirit will live on in all of us.”