Anna Nicole Smith has died according to ABC News

[kcvl]

Anna Nicole Smith collapsed in her hotel room at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and was rushed to a hospital on Thursday. A Hollywood, Fla., fire department spokesman told MSNBC TV that the actress was unresponsive when the rescue unit arrived on the scene.

Sources confirmed to Access Hollywood that Smith was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital shortly after 2 p.m. EST on Thursday. Access Hollywood also is reporting that Smith was intubated at the scene.

Officials told the Miami Herald, "it does not look good."

[Howlin]

Does Dr. Perper have a "deal" with ET, too?

[Arizona Carolyn]

Interesting since most of us have surmised HKS is gay.

[Arizona Carolyn]

No one seems to know, wish Greta would ask. Bobby Trendy expressed concern for the dogs.

[stlnative]

I was thinking the same thing but it looks like the Broward County Sheriff's Department will be announcing what killed her.

[Arizona Carolyn]

Dr. Perper recently interviewed both MOE, Anna's friend and bodyguard, and his wife, TAZ, who were with Anna in her final minutes. The medical examiner says their information is another clue in solving the puzzle.

Once again...... Briget is left off the list of people present when she was found.

[Cedar]

Thanks for that clarification.

So, no one in Anna's room actually called 911 - just the hotel staff called, right?

(sorry, I don't want to dig thru the last 8,000 posts or so to find out...)

[Rte66]

Oh, you mean the "prolonged" hug with Milstein? I didn't like that match-up from the get-go, before we knew even more about him. Even when we thought he had good credentials and would want what's best for the child, I foresaw a Stern buddyship.

Now? Bleeccch. Double blecch, after that story.

[Cedar]

I asked too soon, should have kept reading.

I see where the call actually came from the Seminole Police.

[Rte66]

And Brigitte is the only one who had some idea of exactly how long Howard was gone - because he was probably the one who took her to the hotel from the airport. (Yeah, she could've taken a cab, I suppose, while HKS and King Eric went elsewhere before going to the boat -- just thinking out loud here.)

But more importantly, she would know what Tas had been doing that 90 minutes while she was cooling her heels and waiting for Anna Nicole to get up from her nap.

It didn't make sense that Tas was sitting on the other side of the king-sized bed that whole time, but didn't notice ANS's problems until Brigitte came into the room!

[stlnative]

Larry's eulogy for Anna Nicole...

"When I first started thinking about what to say about Anna Nicole, I started thinking about what she meant to me," Larry said as he opened his eulogy. "We all served different purposes and meaning in her life, whether it was a hairdresser, a bodyguard who protected her, an assistant, an attorney and friend. ...

"Sometimes, when she was perceived to be the worst, she was actually the best. ... She was misunderstood in what she was in life and what she needed.

"I'll never forget one time, I saw her put something in her bag -- it was a ketchup packet. ... It's not because she couldn't afford it, [but] when I looked into the kitchen and saw all those ketchup packets, [I realized that they] represented security. ...

"If Anna Nicole was guilty of just one thing, it was that she wanted every one of us to feel like the most important person in the world. She didn't just need one of us, she needed all of us."

[Rte66]

I want to say "right," but someone had to have called, because Moe never did.

[Rte66]

I also wonder if Brigitte and Tas even knew each other before all this.

[windchime]

I just emailed her and asked for a report on their whereabouts and condition.

[stlnative]

[stlnative]

Howard's Eulogy for Anna Nicole...

"The truth, there's only one truth, and it's not what people say in court, even if those people are your blood relatives," said Howard. "It's not what people who claim to be your friends say to the media. ... The truth is what your life ... what you touch, what you feel, what you see with your own eyes, what you observe for yourself. I know the truth about Anna. ...

"No one could give Anna the credit she deserved. It doesn't matter what anyone says. We know the truth. ... People questioned whether she was bright, she didn't graduate from high school... I could guarantee you, Anna was smarter than I am. She became a household name. [She was one] of the most famous people in the world. It didn't happen by accident, it wasn't managers, lawyers, agents, it wasn't me, it was all her. ...

"Anna was an entertainer, a true entertainer. It didn't matter if she was acting just with her friends, she knew what people wanted and she gave people what they want. ... It didn't matter where we were or who was there -- actors, musicians, politicians -- everybody's focus was on Anna. She was the center of attention, it wasn't even close. ...

"MARILYN MONROE was her idol, [and] I'll bet you if they lived at the same time, and they met, Marilyn would be flocking to Anna. It's not disrespect to Marilyn ... it's just that Anna was that special.

"When Anna was alive it was one thing, but it was wrong for people to portray Anna the way they did when she passed away ... people who claim to be friends, her lawyer and even the judge ... if these people have decency, or dignity, or any concern for Anna or DANNIELYNN, they wouldn't have done it ... it was disrespectful, but not the truth that I know, not the truth that I know. ...

"She controlled her life. Her opinions were her opinions, and her judgment wasn't clouded by anything, she was wonderful and she was kind. To me she was perfect. ... She lived her life in a fishbowl and fought with one of the richest men in the world, all the way to the Supreme Court, and she was publicly ridiculed every day. ... The only thing she couldn't overcome was the death of her son, DANIEL, who was the world to her. And I quote [from Anna's eulogy for Daniel], 'You were my rock, the only one that kept me solid. ... You were always afraid of dying, and I never believed you, and now you're gone. It's so hard to think of you ... my heart is empty, I will come home to you.'

"From the day that Daniel passed, she had nightmares that Daniel was lost and he didn't know what to do. ... Well, Anna, today you are going home to Daniel to the Bahamas and in heaven. I understand how you felt when Daniel died because you were my rock, and now my heart is empty. I wish God took me instead. ... When we were together, it didn't matter what people said, nothing mattered because we knew the truth. ... Sometimes it felt like it was us against the world. I can't believe that you're gone and you're not here to protect anyone, and honestly, sometimes I don't know how I'm gonna go on, but I know that my work isn't done. I still have to protect you, I have to protect your wishes, I have to protect your name, and most of all I have to protect Dannielynn, and I promise you, as long as I'm still breathing, I will, no matter who comes at me.

"You and I, we know the truth. We lived it, and that's all that matters. When my work is done, I promise you, I will come home to you again, both you and Daniel. I love you."

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Virgie's Eulogy for Anna Nicole...

"You were a beautiful baby, you were so loved," she said. "We all loved you and have so many stories to tell about you."

Looking back fondly on their family's early years, Virgie continued: "So many great times, so many fun times."

While wiping away tears, ANNA NICOLE's mother, who hadn't seen her daughter in the last decade, and was booed by the crowds outside the church as she arrived for the funeral, recalled how her daughter's life took many turns -- for better and for worse.

"We watched you grow into a beautiful woman and we watched you stumble a few times ... but you always got back up and carried on," she said. "So headstrong, you accomplished all of the wonderful dreams that you wanted."

She also spoke of how Anna Nicole's success came from her admirable determination. "You have shown us that if you want something in life bad enough, walk tall and never quit," she said.

Wrapping up her eulogy, Virgie spoke of the love she and her family have for Anna Nicole. "We've always been here for you," she said. "We love you and know that you loved us. Goodbye, my baby daughter."

[windchime]

His eulogy was enough to earn that devil pic.

[dezrat]

"Said fradulent diagnosis were given to him by people."

Lupus could be one example.

[xVIer]

I've been following but haven't read every post... there are so many! My theory is when Anna named HKS as the father of Dannielynn she handed him the keys to the kingdom. If she was the one who wore the pants in the relationship as EG said then HKS no longer needed to play the a$$kissing role he had been playing...he no longer needed ANS...however he would have had to get Daniel out of the way first because Daniel stood to inherit ANS' estate but after Daniel...there was only Dannielynn who HKS was the named "father" of... there is so much money at stake and that seems to be what HKS cares about the most...he tried to make a deal with LB that still gave HKS control of Dannielynns money but gave custody to LB? HKS obviously doesn't give a $*it about the baby herself... I imagine he doesn't even like her... its another mans child after all... if anything happens to Dannielynn, who is next in line for the inheritance? He should be kept far from that baby ...its hard to imagine HKS would harm her but if our speculation is correct at all HKS is dangerous and crazy and may have already done the unimaginable twice...
Already we are hearing ANS and HKS marriage may be declared legal in the future... He is starting a new spin in case he looses custody... especially if Dannielynn is not named in ANS will,etc. HKS would probably fight for the money or at least a portion as her "husband"... If HKS is already named in ANS' will no reason to keep Dannielynn... he seems to be preparing to give her up to LB without much of a battle...if he cared so much what ANS wanted I think he wouldn't be rolling over so easy...
HKS was obviously obsessed with ANS but what he really seems obsessed with is $$$$$$$$! He seems like he is up to no good... and he gives me the creeps...shiver...He somehow got Anna to name him the father, marry him and renounce her family publicly... it would seem amazing if this WASN'T a plot... it is all too ... perfect. he seems to be selling everything he can and has made a fortune already...if he feels trapped will he try to sail away on THE CRACKER and disappear? I love a good mystery but I hate it that peoples lives are being ruined because of all of this...

[Dante3]

This Richard Milstein, who is supposed to be the guardian for ANS's daughter, was actually caught in an extended hug with Howard K. Stern?

I find that at best unprofessional. Since this act implies a number of things, none of them boding well for the baby, IMHO this Milstein should be removed as guardian ASAP. We have two creepy guys here.

[A Citizen Reporter]

"It didn't make sense that Tas was sitting on the other side of the king-sized bed that whole time, but didn't notice ANS's problems until Brigitte came into the room!"

It seems it's part of the MO. Within 5 months, 2 people die in distress, unexpectedly, with others in the same room who take no action to get help. Daniel in a hospital room??????

And Dr. Perper knows now that he will have his results on Friday, but he's not finished analyzing yet? This had better not be a whitewash Perper. We are not stupid.