Anna Nicole Smith Dead at 39

Beverly Hills publicist Edward Lozzi called Smith very funny and dumb like a fox.

(HOLLYWOOD, FL) - Anna Nicole Smith has died, according to her attorney Ron Rail.

At 1:45 PM EST her bodyguards started CPR on Smith in her hotel room according to Seminole County police officials.

She arrived at the hotel on Monday with a party of four including her husband Howard K. Stern.

Police also think that Smith's 6-month old daughter Dannielynn Hope Marshall Stern, is at the couple's home in the Bahamas. CNN is reporting that Larry Birkhead, who says he is the biological father of Smith's six-month-old daughter, is filing an emergency court order to gain temporary custody of the child.

According to news reports Smith collapsed this morning at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Hotel officials said Smith was "unresponsive" and emergency responders performed CPR at the scene and a breathing apparatus was inserted in her throat.

She was immediately transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood just after 2:00 PM EST.

Beverly Hills publicist Edward Lozzi called Smith very funny and dumb like a fox.

Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Houston, Texas on Nov. 28th, 1967.

While growing up, Vickie told others she wanted to be the next Marilyn Monroe. While working as a waitress at Jim's Krispy Fried Chicken in Mexia, she met Billy Wayne Smith, who was the cook at the restaurant.

They were married April 4th, 1985. She was then age 17 and he was 16. The next year, she gave birth to their son, Daniel Wayne Smith.

A high-school dropout, initially she found employment at Wal-Mart and later as a waitress at Red Lobster, but could not make enough money to support herself and Daniel. She then became an exotic dancer.

Smith's career took off after she was chosen by Hugh Hefner to appear on the cover of the March 1992 issue of Playboy wearing a low-cut evening gown.

While performing at Gigi's, a Houston strip club, in October 1991, Smith met elderly oil billionaire J. Howard Marshall and they began a relationship. During their two year relationship, he reportedly lavished gifts on her and asked her to marry him several times.

On June 27th, 1994, Smith, age 26, and Marshall, age 89, were married in Houston, which gained international press almost from the very beginning.

Tragically, Smith's 20-year-old son, Daniel, died suddenly on September 10th, 2006, in his mother's hospital room while visiting her and his newborn sister.

An autopsy showed that Daniel died from a lethal combination of Zoloft, Lexapro and methadone.

On September 28th, 2006, Smith and Howard K. Stern exchanged vows and rings in an informal "commitment ceremony" aboard the 41-foot catamaran Margaritaville off the coast of the Bahamas.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that TrimSpa would pay $1.5 million to settle allegations that the company's claims about weight loss were untrue.

After she was named Playmate of the Year in 1993, Smith appeared in ads for Guess jeans.

In 2002, she debuted in her own reality TV series on the E! cable network, The Anna Nicole Show. The series focused on her personal and private life.

The debut of the The Anna Nicole Show was the highest rated series on the network, but critics blasted it and ratings dropped with each successive week.

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Anonymous July 3, 2007 12:58 pm (Pacific time)

im so sorry

London April 4, 2007 3:41 pm (Pacific time)

Who is the FATHER???? The other remaining 2 must be in for the money and fame. Howard is CREEPY, he probs killed her!! Oh well, life goes on for us....at least!

mike February 10, 2007 9:15 am (Pacific time)

My question is, what happens to the child? Which one of those 3 are the real father? This will be sooo messy.

D.E.A. sattelite monitor; February 9, 2007 9:37 pm (Pacific time)

OLCC informs us after painstaking, detailed study.,possible violation of a "secret home security mandate 1040 BATFP"; to whit, the top 27% of the subjects right nipple is exposed, suggest govt. emerg. pwrs. act be applied and cover her indiscretion and/or implementation of "govt. ph. tap form 666"; to whit, deny you received this communique.

more b.s.; February 9, 2007 3:17 am (Pacific time)

I laughed out loud when I read in a linked aticle that Hugh Hefner was saddened at "the passing of one of the playboy family!" I'm sure he is!.,and I want to thank him and people like him for their heartfelt concern, launching her into such an illustrious career and helping so many like her to achieve this level of freedom and financial independence. Damn Hugh, I almost laughed! Hugh you epitomy of sincerity., will you attend the funeral? and is this you John Wayne? or is it me?", compared to what?

Big Mull February 8, 2007 6:05 pm (Pacific time)

Drugs can be very destructive! What a ripoff only 39. She will be missed. May God have mercy on her soul.

the Devil February 8, 2007 5:17 pm (Pacific time)

has America lost it's mind? I must be missing something here, but so far I found nothing of social redeeming value to speak of, compared to say...Sgt. Fennerty of Oregon? Or the National Gaurd doing Med-Caps in a place near my own home! I know you already think I'm lying, so it's useless to argue!

Upset February 8, 2007 3:44 pm (Pacific time)

I am upset that people, not only people in war, people all over the world are suffering and dying from one thing or another prematurely. So many of us need medical or emotional help and this most important need is ignored. By the way prescription drugs can save your life. Some people are in such pain that they overuse them and die from that. If they did not overuse them, they might just die from the stress they were under. We live in a very cold culture and world. Yet, we have the resources to cure all. Then we are lied to because people place things ahead of mental and physical health. Buy a bigger home or new television and forget about your health or the health of your neighbor? What kind of a culture is this anyway?

Anonymous February 8, 2007 3:26 pm (Pacific time)

I think "that's too bad", lets move on now folks! Your kids and husbands are dying in Iraq, do we have hours and hours of coverage on them?

Dawn February 8, 2007 2:40 pm (Pacific time)

The sad truth is drugs will kill you!!! America needs to wake up and realize taking prescription drugs and illegal drugs will put you in the ground. I pray for her family!!

Reality February 8, 2007 2:28 pm (Pacific time)

The sad truth is that "SHE CAN'T HEAR YOU!"

DH February 8, 2007 2:17 pm (Pacific time)

One of the most recognizable playmates is gone. very sorry for her family. rest in peace anna.

Anonymous February 8, 2007 2:17 pm (Pacific time)

I really don't trust her new husband, Howard K Stern. What a creepy dude. Something is definitely not right about his reltaionship with her. Money grabbing opportunist I think.

Haha February 8, 2007 2:13 pm (Pacific time)

She's dumb. whatever.

Emma February 8, 2007 2:12 pm (Pacific time)

So Anna is with a poor son Daniel... WHAT ABOUT THE DAUGHTER SHE'S JUST GIVEN BIRTH TOO?? The little girl will never ever have the chance to know her mum, she'll only know the Media Anna Nicole! That's where my prayers are going to.

Anonymous February 8, 2007 2:09 pm (Pacific time)

Yes, she died from TrimSpa!!! C'mon you idiot!

Polly February 8, 2007 2:09 pm (Pacific time)

I thought Anna Nicole was also a model for Guess jeans?

MARK February 8, 2007 2:06 pm (Pacific time)

CAN I HAVE HER MONEY?

Anonymous February 8, 2007 2:04 pm (Pacific time)

The 1st anonomous person that left a comment is a complete idiot. She didn't die from TrimSpa she made a ton of money on TrimSpa. Did you ever watch the Anna Nicole show? She was all drugged up when she was fat (before TrimSpa). Too bad for the little girl...

Albert Marnell February 8, 2007 2:04 pm (Pacific time)

The quest for money, power and fame usually leads to the graveyard. I guess there will be speculation in the same way as Monroe and Mansfield although I do not think it is kind to compare the others to Smith. I find it tragic because I blame the culture for her desires and death. It also does not help being in Florida. If someone were to implement "Foul Play" that is one of the better states to do it. She was a true American tragedy. When will most Americans realize that the most valuable thing they will ever have in this life is people and not things or fame? Is that not so O.J.?

Sidney February 8, 2007 2:04 pm (Pacific time)

I am in shock. A very sad ending to a life filled with termoil. May you rest peacefully Anna Nicole, and my only hope now is that whoever gets custody of that precious little girl, I pray they will show her as much love as Anna would have

Michelle February 8, 2007 2:00 pm (Pacific time)

May prayers go out to the family of Anna Nicole Smith. May she rest in peace she was loved by many.I respected her.

Caroline Viesnik February 8, 2007 1:57 pm (Pacific time)

what a tragedy she can finally find some peace and be reunited with her beloved son Daniel

Sue Andersen February 8, 2007 1:56 pm (Pacific time)

Poor Anna...poor pretty little parasitic Anna.

Anonymous February 8, 2007 1:56 pm (Pacific time)

So, I guess the lawyer inherites the billions. Smells bad to me

Abbigale February 8, 2007 1:56 pm (Pacific time)

I cant believe it! What happened?? Rest in Peace Anna

anonomous February 8, 2007 1:54 pm (Pacific time)

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Anna Nicole! If it is determined that the cause of her death is from Trimspa, this will be another horrible result of dieting the wrong way killing another lovely person

Suzy Cytko February 8, 2007 1:54 pm (Pacific time)

A complete shock.Her daughter will never know her and what will happen to Danilyn.My thoughts and prayers go to that little baby and family.Suzy

VIWER February 8, 2007 1:49 pm (Pacific time)

OMIGOSH, ANNA NICOLE IS GONE, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH HER SON DANIEL...XOXOX

Anonymous February 8, 2007 1:48 pm (Pacific time)

A very sad ending to what has been a sad and tragic life. May she rest in peace.

wow February 8, 2007 1:40 pm (Pacific time)

rip vickie

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