Post by BIGFANBOY on Feb 8, 2007 16:24:29 GMT -5
Former Playboy Playmate and reality show star Anna Nicole Smith (born Vickie Lynn Hogan) was pronounced dead Thursday, February 8th. She was in Florida apparently buying a boat. After she was found unconcious in a Florida hotel room, Smith was rushed to the hospital. Anna son's Daniel (20 years old) had died just days before the birth of her infant daughter.
Smith was 39 years old. The TMZ website had reported that she collapsed at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, where she was then rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood just after 2pm Eastern time.
Prior to this she had been involved in a paternity suit over the true identity of her newborn's (Danielynn) father. Smith was also involved with a lawsuit against TrimSpa, a company she was the spokesperson for, alleging that their marketing was misleading.
There is great speculation this may be a suicide. Maybe she wanted to keep the identity of the baby's father under wraps. Smith married her lawyer Howard K. Stern after her new baby was born. Since the birth, photographer Larry Birkhead had been pushing a paternity suit saying it was his baby. He had been trying to force DNA tests to prove he was indeed the father. The question now is whether or now Birkhead will pursue his case any further.
I remember picking up that May 1992 issue of Playboy, and being blown away by Anna Nicole's beauty. She had a classic look about her, and an undeniable beauty that was immediately captivating. But as sometimes is the case with celebrity, Smith's fame let to a history of drug abuse, which could clearly be seen through her B-movie performances and award show presentations. Her reality show pretty much capitalized on her erratic behavior. It was sad for me to see such a beautiful woman turn into such a complete mess. But in the end it's those around you who can help, and we must wonder if folks like Howard K. Stern ever tried.
Ironically, Anna Nicole Smith always idolized Marilyn Monroe.