FoxNews has confirmed that one of Houston's own, Anna Nicole Smith has passed away. Born Vickie Lynn Hogan on November 28, 1967 in Houston, Texas the "Reality TV Star" and former TrimSpa spokeswoman (who was just included in a class-action suit against the company) has passed away in Hollywood, Florida. She was found unresponsive in her hotel room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel - where she had been photographed at a boxing match earlier this year. Anna Nicole, who was preceded in death by her son Daniel Wayne Smith, worked in topless bars to support herself and her son, prior to hitting it big as a Playboy model. She hit the cover in March, 1992 and was lauded as the next Marilyn Monroe. She was the Playmate of the Year in 1993 and became the Guess? spokesmodel after Claudia Schiffer stepped down.
Smith met J. Howard Marshall while working at Gigi's (290 @ W. 34th) she later married him on June 27, 1994 - he was 89 and she, a ripe old 26. Fourteen months later, he died and the mother of all inheritance battles began and went all the way to the Supreme Court, who unanimously decided that she could pursue her inheritance claims in federal court. E. Pierce Marshall, her stepson and legal adversary died in June, 2006 and his widow is now representing his estate, in a battle that would appear to have ended, in tragedy, today.
Smith appeared in such films as The Hudsucker Proxy, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult in 1994 and To the Limit in 1995. She appeared in, and produced Skyscraper in 1997. In 2002, The Anna Nicole Show debuted on E! and her personal and private life became neither for her until February, 2004, when the show was cancelled. Her film career continued with Wasabi Tuna (2003), Be Cool (2005) - she appeared as herself in both films. In 2006, she starred in Illegal Aliens, which she produced. Smith has been the spokesperson for TrimSpa and PETA.
She leaves behind an infant daughter, Dannielynn Hope Marshall Stern, born September 7, 2006 in Nassau, Bahamas. Her paternity has been controversial and the subject of legal action by all parties involved, DNA tests have been ordered. Smith's longtime boyfriend and attorney, Howard K. Stern, who is listed as Dannielynn's father on her birth certificate, was with her at her death.
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what a tragic end...may she rest in peace.
so sad. poor, poor child. has the dad even been confirmed yet???
It is actually tragically sad. She was such a trainwreck but I don't think she really meant anyone any harm. I live a couple of freeway exits away from Gigi's. It's such a dive - down to the painted concrete lions at each driveway...
I dont know what she died of yet,,but I believe it was from a broken heart... how sad. We'll miss you Anna.
Sincere Condolences. Anna was so human.
I AM VERY HEART BROKEN BY THIS..I WAS A FAN CINCE I GREW UP WEARING GUESS JEANS.. I WILL KEEP HER FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS I LOVED ANNA NICOLE I WISH HER FAMILY THE BEST
I AM THE BIGGEST FAN OF ANNA NICOLE. I GREW UP IDOLIZING HER AS I GREW UP WEARING GUESS JEANS.
HER FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS... AND I WISH THEM THE BEST.. I WILL PRAY FOR HER DAUGHTER EVERY NIGHT AND I HOPE SHE GROWS UP REMEMBERING HER MOTHER WITH HONOR
One slut down, and over a million more to go. I'm kinda glad she's dead. All she ever was is a nasty ass whore with big fake boobs...
What a tragic end to someone who seemed so down to earth. I feel for her little girl only 5 months old. My prayers are with her and her family.
Anna Nicole was a funny, kind hearted woman.It very sad that her life had to end this way.We will miss her and beautiful face!
Anna Nicole was a drug addict. Her life had become a sad, tragic tale of loss and pain. Drugs and alcohol, if misused, will always result in prison, institutionalization, or death. Now, instead of the beautiful young girl that I remember in the Guess ads, she will be added to a long list of people that wasted the gift of life. I know because I was an alcoholic and a drug addict that overdosed. I was given a second chance and have been in Alcoholic Anonymous for the last two and half years. I rebuilt my life and now I am a good mother to my children, a productive member of society, and drug and alcohol free. The abuse of drugs and alcohol is a choice. You can choose not to use. Seek help and let someone teach you how they did it, before you end up like Anna.
My prayers to her daughter, Howard, and her family.
Hey Me,
This was someones mother! Someones child. Who cares if she had fake boobs slept with an old man who was her husband. IM sure you or others you know have done much worse. She loved her kids, and was herself despite the criticism. She had problems YES! We all do. Your a cold callus human being and I hope all you perfection rubs off on those around you since your soooo God Like. ; )
RIP... may God heal your soul Anna and may he also watch over your child.
About the 'Posted by: me' what a sicko is glad for the dead of another human being that have not really done harm
Who f@#king cares. She started self-destructing years ago.
Call her whatever you wish, but she was a mother who did what she had to support herself and her son. In doing so, she launched her career from stripper to model to actress and TV Reality star. Pretty impressive when you think she started out in a fast food chicken place. You know it doesn't matter if she married for money or not, it doesn't matter how many boyfriends she had, what matters is that when she lost her son, she was devastated and now her baby girl is without a mother, now that is a tragdey.
God gave her that body and what she did with it was not hurting you! it was all the J word. so leave her alone let her rest in PEACE. just cause you wont make the paper on your bad life.
Auntiegin
Anna Nicole Smith's life was as tragic as her death. I think had she been given a few more years, I thing she would've found a way to turn her things around and find real redemption. How? I'm not sure, but I think (having lived a bit in the periphery of the fastlane myself) she would've eventually grown tired and bored with life as she knew it. Not to the point where she'd take her own life, I feel she would've wanted to eliminate the drama in her life. But abject pain..of the heart, mind and soul, have a way of blurring rationale. Can you die of a broken heart? Yes. Anna Nicole Smith might just be the latest example of those who sometimes die, simply because living becomes just too damn difficult.
Goodbye Vicki...I hope you find the peace you could never find in life.
She was a human, yes, and a beautiful one. But she was also a rediculous drug addict who I am pretty sure was keeping her daughter away from her real father in a pure act of selfishness. If any of you had seen any of the reports about her prior to her entire Bahama life, you would realize that she was a selfish child who forced everyone that said they loved her to prove it by getting a tattoo of her face on their body. Her father has a topless picture of his daughter on his back because he wanted to prove he loved her. Hopefully, after they figure out the real father of her child, that man will take the baby and give it some form of a normal life, away from what would have been an incredibly horrible experience with a drug addicted mother running to and from lawyers and dodging bills for things she couldn't pay for. She was a person, she deserves respect, but just because someone dies doesn't mean they are automatically a saint. I feel sorry for all experiencing loss, but if you shaped your life after a stripper turned loose gold digger, turned model, turned drug addict, turned reality tv star, turned liar who told 4 men they were the father of her child to extort money from them.. those are the people I really feel sorry for.
I am so saddened by the passing of Anna Nichole. I know I didn't really know her, but I felt as if I did. Her true spirit always was present. Every night I watch her on Access Hollywood, and think why can't they just leave her alone and let her mourn the loss of her son. She was the underdog, and I was rooting for her. She is so beautiful. What will happen to her child.
so sad such a tragic situation just when she was about to get PAID i'm rich bitch!!!!
Wow, this is a horrible tragedy. Anna Nicole Smith was probably one of the most down to earth people in today's media. I wish her family well, and know that there are plenty of prayers going out to them.
Rest in Peace Anna!
Ericka T., you are to be congratulated for overcoming your addictions and recognizing that we ALL have chooses to make in life. I hope you and your family are proud of what you have accomplished. Keep up the good work. It is indeed sad about Nicole, she has not been making good chooses for a long time. May she now find the peace she has been looking for for so long.
OMG!!!! that me person is so mean!!! honestly if u really are that happy that she is dead then y are u that interested into leavin a message???? ur sick!!! she never harmed anybody!!!! she seemed so down to earth... cheery... n also pretty.... maybe u just hatin cause u cant get as far as she did!!! get a life seriously!!!! i hope god forgives her for wat she has done... all my condolences go to her family..... poor baby.... i hope something good comes out of this tragedy.... may she rest in peace.... n she will be remembered.... our houston chick!!!
I respect the ways she earns her fame!
It's hard to get a really famous life!
Good bye Anna!!!
What a Tragedy....She was such a beautiful young woman who reminded me of Marilyn Monroe and who she idolized. She had so many problems, with the death of her son and the battle over the paternity of her young daughter and the long lasting battle over the inheritence of her late husband. My sincere condolences to her boyfriend, family and her young daughter.
What a tragedy. Her heart was broken the day her son died. I truly admired this woman. She reminded me so much of Marilyn Monroe. And like her, her life ended in tragedy. I wish someone was paying attention to Anna Nicole and the sadness and depression she was going through. We will miss you. May you rest in peace and that you are finally united wih your son in heaven.
Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but I think Me's comment was extremely cold hearted. I feel really bad that Anna's life has ended. Despite all of her problems, she really seemed like a very nice person. It's disturbing that there are actually people out there who judge another's character so harshly when they have absolutely no tact or character themselves.
Rest in peace Anna.
I wasn't a hudge fan of Anna Nichole Smith, but I know she has family and friends who are sadden by her death. I would like her critics, which I am not one, to hold off or stop their negative comments about Anna's lifestyle. I showing absolutely no class for anyone to throw comments at people who are dead or have just passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family and friends. I say that if she was married to an older man that was her business, shoot I am a man and I have ate dinner or lunch with women older than my mom, but that is my business and right. Right now, Anna's critics and rivals need to at least cut her family and friends some slack, no matter how much money or wealth her or her family has, she has passed away and her family and friends need lots of prayers and support.
This is the end to a very sad life of a good human being maybe now every newscaster will stop making money from talking trash about this young lady who lost her beloved son, she just coul not take it anymore i am very sad about this i really hope that Me Stern is her baby father he is a good decent man he loved her so much may our LORD JESUS bless her. love you ANNA ilia
Anna, you will truly be missed. I know how hard it must have been for you when you lost the love of your life at the time(Your Son)... My sympathy will be yours always. You will be like a beautiful flower plucked away tragicly too soon... May God be with you...
Wow, im shocked. My husband called me at Target as soon as he heard. He knew I followed everything she did. It's so sad. Im so sorry for Howard Stern her long time friend and now husband. He has had to deal with so much. I remember seeing him speak on Larry King after Daniel's death. He was clearly greiving and shocked. Now this, that poor guy. I think he is going to be effected the most. Her mother talked shit about Anna and even ecused her of being apart of Daniels death, so I doubt her blood family will do nothing but trash her. Im shocked and sad and I hope she's with daneil in Heaven. I pray Howard will make it through this and poor Dannylynn. Such tragic curcumstainces she has been born into. Im curiouse to see the dna of the father and if it is neither Howard or Larry Burk who has filed for peturity than we will never know. Who's gonna raise her? Will Annna's mom fight for custody or will Howard fight to raise her even if paternity shows it's not his? (I really dont think the baby is Howards, he's Jewish and she looks nothing like him) Im curiouse to see what happens to her daughter. So sad her life ended this way. Your in our prayers Anna R.I.P
may god continue to watch over her baby. This is so horrible want happens to the baby. Anna nicole has so many battles, idont think she ever got better after her son it's only been 5 months so rest in peace. God will watch over your lil angel
It is very sad for the passing of Anna Nicole she was a real person. What she chose to do in life was her decision. As for "me" he is loading his karmic plate and he is looking for attention, he is the real person we should be praying for. He sounds like he really has trouble with woman. We should not mention anything regarding his post as this will give him the response he has hoped for. Say a prayer for "me" as Anna is already in a better place.
I think it is very tragic what has happened to Nicole Smith. First her son dies and all this drama with the new baby. I'm sure this all has taken it's toll on her. I wish sometimes the media would leave people alone when there is a death in the family or a birth and let them decide when or if they want to talk about it. It's just very very tragic. My heart goes out to her family.
I can't help feeling sorry for Anna Nicole. She had problems and was her own worst enemy (like most of us!), but she always seemed fragile and child-like. She was truly a tragic figure, and I hope that she is finally at peace.
Whether you want to believe it or not, Anna was a great person. I commend her on all of the good that she has done. Yes everybody makes mistakes, and sometimes the price is their life. She did what she had to do to support her son and herself. I know what it is like to dig myself out of a hole, and it is not easy. No parent should have to lose a child, and this was devastating to Anna. She could have died because of a broken heart. Why does eerybody resort to the fact that she died from a drug overdose. Give the poor woman some credit. Focus on the good things that she has accomplished for herself, not the bad. How would you want to be remembered if you passed away? But please, one more request, whether or not you change for feelings for Anna, please show some respect and dont speak unkindly of those who passed. So in other words, keep it to yourself (this goes to Me) Rest in Peace Anna Nicole Smith, and my condolences go out to Anna's family, friends, and fans.
this truly saddens me.. when I found out about it, I was in such disbelief that she passed away.. May God bless her soul, and my prayers go out to her family and friends
Let Anna Go peacefully....People even have to judge her in death...thats a bit pathetic..all the sneers and prying eyes put her in her grave.If you couldnt let her live in peace let her REST in peace
R.I.P Anna you will be missed....God Bless...and may the Angels Look over your Lil Girl now and always.......
R. I. P.
God Loves You!
Rest in peace, my prayers are out to you and your loved ones. You will be missed!
What a tragic thing after everything she has been through! She has found peace!
she lived and died, now lets move on. pray for the baby .lord knows that she is gonna need it. &the family and friends who remember her
I always liked Anna Nicole. I am tired of all the damn haters out there. She made mistakes-don't we all? Most people I know have done at least one thing in their life that could have had them dead or in jail but managed to change their ways. It is matter of the choices we make and how many opportunities we are given along the Lord's path to make the right ones.
Anna's life was tragically short and I don't agree with all her decisions. But I still respect her because she was true to herself till the end and I feel if she had more time she might have come around. As Pastor Donnie McClurkin says it best "We fall down, but we get up". I hope she finally has peace in her soul, is once again with Daniel, and that they both are watching over Dannielynn.
It's very sad that Anna died after all she's been through. Maybe now she is in peace and joining her son in union.
My prayers are for her family!
I am very sad at the death of Anna Nicole. She was a very beautiful woman who had a "Real Person" air about her and seemed to be a genuinely sweet lady. I will miss her and my heart goes out to her baby girl. I hope people remember the child she left behind will one day read and see the comments made about her mother, and that those comments will be all she has to form an opinion about her mother's life.
you people!!!...this woman doesn't even know you, and you're acting as if she really gave a CRAP about you!!!!!...and blahblahblah, I really hate that she died yanno, but, if she would've stayed out of drugs and wouldn't have been so money hungry, maybe she would still be alive...and blahblahblah, I know you think I'm calloused and mean, a b@#ch, and all those words, but, yanno wut?????ROFL...I don't care what you think, because this is a free country, and we can say whatever we feel...NOW, THIS IS THE SAD PART>>>>> the baby that is left behind, that poor little thing, no telling where she'll wind up....I just hate it about her....and Anna, well, just another testimony of what drugs and weight loss products will do to your life, along with the money hungry business....!!!....so long, and any comments you have about what I've just said, just keep them to yourself, because like I said, I don't really care...NEW YORK
This is such a sad turn of events in an already sorrow filled life. I can only hope that Anna is with Daniel and smiling down on her beautiful baby girl. I know that both she and Daniel will be watching her and that baby truly has two guardian angels. I only wish people would stop putting her down so much. We all have our faults and we all certainly have our skeletons in our closets, so maybe people should take a look in thier own families before they go trashing other peoples. I do honestly believe she was a good person and only wanted the best for her children, even if she very often didn't go about it in the most intelligent ways. She will be missed by many, and obviously we were all taken with her or we wouldn't be on this site, would we????
Me, don't trash her. don't judge her. Judge not lest ye be judged. You are not God, you have no right to judge anyone and you will answer for what you wrote about being glad she is dead. Have respect for the dead, and keep your mouth shut!!! Noone wants to hear your ravings. keep them to yourself, you are just like the media and reporters, always gotta run your mouth off. well run it somewhere else.
I have, to be honest, never thought alot of Anna, but she did have a hard life and I don't think it is anyone's business who she slept with or how many men she slept with. Her personal life is her business and should be respected, as should anyone's. Being a model, actress, ect. is just a job, no more and no less. a paycheck is a paycheck. there are better ways and not so good ways to earn one, but a career or profession, be in business, technology, modeling, Nasa scientist, professor, engineer, or President of the USA. it's just a paycheck. that's all . you work, you get paid. simple.
I wish her and her family well. She was talented, no doubt, and will be remembered. I feel sorry for her 5-month old daughter, God bless her heart, I wish her the best. She is the real victim in this. She had no control in any of it, and did not choose this. God bless her.
Me owes her and everyone here an apology and should be kicked off right away. report him.
People are cruel.. We all make mistakes in life.. Look in the mirror Me before you throw stones at others..I lost my son around the same time as Anna lost Danniel he was 24.. I dont have to imagine how she felt as i know how she felt and life does become unbearable..I wish all the happiness life can bring to her baby girl.. Rest in Peace Anna..
As another post says and i fully agree... Me... GET A LIFE YOU WANKER.. Keep your heartless slander to yourself
some of you people are cruel and heartless!your just jealous.anna nicole was a human being like any one else.her new daughter now has to grow up without her mother.i mean come on isnt loosing her handsome son daniel enough?i am shocked and sadden that she is gone.
Peace to you, Anna Nicole. I'll pray for you and your family.
Anna Nicole Smith's life was surrounded by tragedy. I feel for her family, because we share something in common. My life has been tragic also. In 2005, my mother passed away from cancer and my wife left me. This is not the time to say mean hurtful things. Yes you have a right too, but you obviously don't have a conscience. R.I.P., Anna you will be missed. And my prayers go to your family. And as for you "New York", you are a disgrace to that great state I used to call home.
A human bein died, Why does everyone have to start talking about her like she was out to get you personally!!!! Yea she had her problems, yea she had fake breast, yea she was sleeping with a man old enough to be her grandfather, but dont forget she was married to him and im sure those were the happiest years of his life. Yea she did drugs, The one and ONLY one who should even have the nerve to say anything about her is you who can sit there and say "no ive not done a thing wrong in my life, im perfect" and even then you should keep your mouth shut! May God have mercy on her soul, for he is the only one who she has to answer to. Thank God that we are not judged in the end by humans because if so we would all be in trouble. I pray for her little daughter, she will never get to know her mother, the lady who some of us would have never seen because we are all blinded by the smut weve heard. I pray for Howard that he finds comfort that he is going to need right now, Go now Nicole and do what you have yearned to do the past 6 months, go hold your son! God rest your soul.
Another heroin junkie bites the dust!
Me~~~~~~ You are one truely sad poor excuse for a human being, Anna was a human being and did what she had to do to raise her kids. The boobs who cares fake or real. All that mattered was her hear