Anna Nicole Smith has died
 

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She had collapsed and died is all that's been put up so far.

YAAAAAYYYY!!!!! This is GREAT news!

Anyone for a round of singin' "Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead?"

Now all we need are those 2 Bimbos from the Simple life to follow her. HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH! :khappy: :shredder:

in anticipation of mistranslation
 

De mortuis, nihil nisi bonum.

Whoa. That's crazy. I'm watching the news now too.

Anna Nicole Smith, the voluptuous former Playboy centerfold who married an octogenarian billionaire and waged a legal battle for his fortune all the way to the Supreme Court, died Thursday after collapsing at a hotel. She was 39.
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The blond bombshell — who recently became tabloid fodder all over again after the sudden, apparently drug-related death of her 20-year-old son — was stricken while staying at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and was rushed to a hospital.

Edwina Johnson, chief investigator of the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office, said the cause of death was under investigation and an autopsy would be done on Friday.

A private nurse called 911 after finding Smith unresponsive in her sixth-floor room, said Seminole Police Chief Charlie Tiger. He said Smith's bodyguard administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation about an hour before she was declared dead.

Through the '90s and into the new century, Smith was famous for being famous, a pop-culture punchline because of her up-and-down weight, her exaggerated curves, her little-girl voice, her ditzy-blonde persona, and her over-the-top revealing outfits.

The curvaceous Texas-born Smith was a topless dancer at strip club before she entered her photos in a search contest and made the cover of Playboy magazine in 1992, captivating readers with her Marilyn Monroe looks. She became Playboy's playmate of the year in 1993.

She was also signed to a contract with Guess jeans, appearing in TV commercials, billboards and magazine ads.

In 1994, she married 89-year-old oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II, the head of oil-based Koch Industries, which is part of a family fortune worth at least $400 million. He died in 1995 at age 90, setting off a feud with her former stepson, E. Pierce Marshall, over whether she had a right to his estate.

A federal court in California awarded Smith $474 million. That was later overturned. But in May, the
U.S. Supreme Court revived her case, ruling that she deserved another day in court in her battle with her former stepson.

The stepson died June 20 at age 67. But the family said the court fight would continue.

More recently, Smith's ballooning figure and up-and-down weight became a subject of public fascination. But she lost a reported 69 pounds and became a spokeswoman for TrimSpa, a weight-loss supplement.

She starred in her own reality TV series, "The Anna Nicole Show," in 2002-04. Cameras followed her around as she sparred with her lawyer, hung out with her personal assistant and interior decorator, and cooed at her poodle, Sugar Pie. She also appeared in movies, performing a bit part in "The Hudsucker Proxy" in 1994.

After news came of Smith's death, G. Eric Brunstad Jr., the lawyer who represented Marshall, said in a statement: "We're very shocked by the news and extend the deepest condolences to her family."

Smith's son, Daniel Smith, died Sept. 10 in his mother's hospital room in the Bahamas, just days after she gave birth to a daughter.

An American medical examiner hired by the family, Cyril Wecht, said he had methadone and two antidepressants in his system when he died. Low levels of the three drugs interacted to cause an accidental death, Wecht said. Last month, a Bahamas magistrate scheduled a formal inquiry into the death for March 27.

Meanwhile, the paternity of her now 5-month-old daughter remained a matter of dispute. The birth certificate lists Dannielynn's father as attorney Howard K. Stern, Smith's most recent companion. Smith's ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead was waging a legal challenge, saying he was the father.

Debra Opri, the attorney who filed his paternity suit, said Birkhead "is devastated. He is inconsolable, and we are taking steps now to protect the DNA testing of the child. The child is our number one priority."

She was born Vickie Lynn Hogan on Nov. 28, 1967, in Houston, one of six children of Donald Eugene and Virgie Hart Hogan. She married Bill Smith in 1985, giving birth to Daniel before divorcing two years later.

"From my professional exposure to Anna Nicole, I can say she was always personable, down to earth and driven. All in all, a joy to have as a client," said Wayne Munroe, her Bahamian lawyer who has overseen the aftermath of her son's mysterious death in Nassau.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/...icole_smith_29

Raph's Girl note: WTF?! :o Well I guess since she's dead they won't need her permission to do that DNA test on her daughter.... ô,0

You know what? As retarded and everything as she is, she didn't f*cking hurt anyone. For you to find joy in the death of an innocent person, whether you believe them to be annoying or not, is a true testament to just how messed up your little mind must be.

Yeah, saw this about 40 minutes after it happened. I dunno, there's so many reasons for this. I've heard suicide, overdose... maybe it was the TrimSpa pills, if she actually took them. Someone even suggested that Howard K Stern behind it all, heh. Even her son's death. Though, ya gotta admit... That'd make a wild movie.

I dunno, I just feel bad for her baby. But she had to submit the baby for the DNA test anyway, as of yesterday, I believe.

I guess we'll see what's what soon.

This is true. I dunno, I watched her show a few times, hehe.

I didn't really like her but it is sad to see her pass away over some drugs :(

Whoa. I don't really have any particular feelings about this, but I totally didn't see it coming.

I don't think any of us saw it comming. But hey at least she's now in heaven (or whatever) with her son and hubby J. Howard. But that poor baby... nobody even knows who her father is.

Apperantly Anna Nicole had been sick. Suffering from flu like symptoms and even had a nurse with her. Wonder if the bird flu got her?

I just thought of something. I think Nasa did it. It's all a cover up so we'd stop talking about the astronut. :P

I feel so strange when a famous person dies like this. First it was steve irwin, and now her.

I don't feel sad at all, as I never liked her, but still. She's gone. Just like that. Its always strange, its almost like you knew the person a little. Strange feeling really.

That was pretty unexpected to say the least. I mean, I'm not all that sad seeing as how I never liked her that much but STILL it really surprised me.

Well... she was too young to die. That's the main shocking factor here.

Her life was quite inspiring, to say the least. May she rest in piece.

Death happens. I can't say I feel the least bit sad at all, but I'm not saying I'm glad she died. I guess I'm sad for the baby, but at least it's only like 6 months old. Maybe it will end up in a better home (in all seriousness)?

I agree. I hated her and was sick and tired of hearing about her, but I didn't want her dead. And I thought MY mind was messed up O.o

Well that sucks.

I agree with you Peanut. Dr tooth's post is uncalled for. I honestly never paid her much attention, but to wish the death on someone like Drtooth has, it's just pitiful!

anyone else find it odd that Howard Stern (lawyer, boyfriend....not shock jock) was present at both Daniel's death and hers? AND that Howard Marshall's son died in close proximity to the trial involving the inheritance (where he was her lawyer)???

Just food for thought

....^QFMFT

Wow...what a tragedy...

I was never that big a fan of hers but still, its very sad. I hope at least it wasnt a painful death...:|

Yeah, my mother think's he killed her O.o

Ehh...whats that mean?

I really couldnt help but laugh when I heard how she died, I know its terrible that she had to die at such a young age and I would never wish this type of incident upon any one but the image in my head of how it happened was.....well funny.....I know I'm a sick bastard :ohwell:

She died at 39, that is not SUCH a YOUNG age O.o To me, 39 is one year away from OLD O.o

You're joking right? Cause that can't be serious.

Well, when you start getting gray hair around that age, I bet your going to start complaining that your getting old :p Most people I know claim they are old when they hit 30ish, so I'm adding an extra 10 years :p I'm in no way makeing fun of her, just poking fun at Raven calling the age 39 young.

U don't nessisarily get grey hair at 39. Some people get grey hair at a much earlier age (Taylor Hicks is only 29). It doesn't matter how old you are. 39 is quite young. To me old is when ya reach 65. Cuz by then you're retired and living in an old folks home (or a villiage).

And Shark, Im 27 and I feel old all the time. Especially when I talk to kids online. 9 or 10 year olds! I've been online for their entire lives! ô,0 Im like "When I was your age..."

"old" is realative. It's all in the mind. I'm not going to be old until I am 90 ;)

she was not old...that is what makes it so tragic. I mean...the guy that claims paternity of her child is like I dunno 27-29, somewhere in there.

anytime someone like this dies before their time it just reminds me of my mortality and how fragile life is.

(but then again I do not eat Trim-spa and opiates every few hours either, so, y'know :( )

On Good Morning America they announced this morning that the Anna Nicole Smith movie is now in production. Not surprised at all by this. :roll:

Meanwhile: http://www.wptz.com/news/10971553/de...s=pla&psp=news

The death of Anna Nicole Smith could delay the planned April release of her last movie project, which was filmed in Rutland in 2005.

Producer and director David Giancola said the release of "Illegal Aliens" was already delayed by the death of Smith's son Daniel in September.

Smith stars in the movie, which is about a trio of extraterrestrials posing as beautiful women who do battle with an intergalactic terrorist.

Giancola said "Illegal Aliens" is a comedy that is a combination of Mel Brooks and Monty Python.

Giancola said he came to know Smith well during the post-production work on the movie.

:lol:

Someone dies, and the first thing people think about is making a biopic? Jesus, some folks don't respect anything. F*ck celebrity culture.

*shakes head at the news*

As if things weren't even more fraked up. It seems that Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband (she's married? ) is now claiming to be Danny Lynn's father. Apperantly He and Anna Nicole had a decade long affair. ô,0

I really hate how when someone dies we have to put them on a pedistal like they're mother Terresa. Why do we have to wait 5 months to make jokes about people who were rotten to begin with? I'd laugh my ass off if anyone like that kicked the bucket. I mean, if she made some important difference in the world, I'd agree with you, but this is some money grubbing gold digging tramp who married an old dude to get money.

I'd guffaw and chuckle if Paris or Nichole bit it too.

I really think it's sickening to refer to her as our generations "Marilyn Monroe". Monroe was an actress her whole life. Anna Nichole acted in bit parts only because she was Anna Nichole.

Seriously, calling this a national tragidey speaks to how lame our American Idol/ blonde rich white bimbo worshipping culture is. While I am not wishing death, I'm taking the oppertunity to laugh at the misfortune of people who don't deserve stardom.

Mind you, I do not wish death on anyone. For me, all I wished was Anna Nichole get horribly bankrupt and had to live in a trailer the rest of her life. She died from taking some diet drug (which is an allegation) because she let herself go. That is comedic gold. I mean, I feel sorry for anyone who actually cared about her, but not for her in particular.

Whith that said, why aren't we morning the loss of the millions of people starving to death on the street that greed bags like Anna wouldn't give the time of day to? Why aren't we crying out for the kid who was picked on in High School or Junior high and shot himslef in the head, dispite the fact he had talent or an opportunity at a great career? Why are we not sad for people who were born with terrible diseases that got the best of them? Why are we morning someone who just got famous for being a tramp?

I know my joking was harsh, but really.... should we have to wait when someone like that dies to say they were a horrendous person to start with? Can't we just let the truth get out and not blind us with pitty for someone just because they're dead?

On the other hand, I wouldn't be laughing if she was shot. Had she been caught up in a violent attack, I wouldn't say anything.

she's a celebrity that is why, we regular ppl won't have this much on the news. we would get nothing of big news like this.

ya know...if I didn't know it was just to control the money....I'd be amused at how many men are fighting to be put on this kid's birth certificate.


Poor little baby. I hope someone nice has pitty on her.

It's not that we put her on a pedestal... It's that she was a living, human being. And she died young and tragically. Somewhere out there, a family is grieving greatly. Someone's heart has broken, never to mend the same way again.

That is never an occasion to laugh, and, if it is... then I feel bad for you.

I agree completely. I'm sure he wouldn't be laughing if it was someone in his family.

I'll sign that, as well.

No?

Heh. Even if someone tried reading too much into the above post, most probably he wouldn't come up with that you're opposing the fact of "calling her death a national tragedy or a loss of Mother Teresa" (which no one here really did) and "starving millions that no one gives a **** about". By contrast, you simply exulted and mentioned two extra people to follow her.

Say nothing but good about the dead?

As for me, I cant say I really felt anything about her dying. I felt a pang for Steve Irwine, and James Brown, but I aint gonna break my heart. Its a shame she died, and I definitely dont agree with wishing others dead.

And i'm 23, have quite a bit of gray hair for my age, mostly at the temples (but my hair is quite thick and long, you have to search for it, but its there.) I definitely dont feel old. When I still collect toys, how can I?

Jesus, dude. You're like... about a month younger than me and already got grey hair?

Now I started to feel very old. :|

Exactly. Plus, she left a baby behind without a mother. Laugh at the poor baby while your at it.