Autopsy Finds Overdose Killed Anna Nicole Smith
Ex-Playmate Found Dead Feb. 8
UPDATED: 5:08 pm EDT March 26, 2007
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DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- An autopsy of Anna Nicole Smith found that the former Playboy Playmate died of an accidental drug overdose.Seminole tribal Police Chief Charlie Tiger told reporters Monday, "We found nothing to indicate any foul play."
Police: Smith Died Of Accidental Overdose
Coroner: Playmate Died Of 'Combined Drug Intoxication' Neither Tiger nor Broward County Medical Examiner Joshua Perper immediately said what drug or drugs were involved in her death. Perper did say, however, that Smith died of combined drug intoxication.Perper also said the detailed autopsy showed no evidence of disease.Smith, who was 39, died Feb. 8 after she was found unresponsive at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.The autopsy results were delayed for several weeks because police said they had found additional evidence that might have a bearing on the case.Perper's initial examination had revealed no serious injuries to Smith's body. Perper said prescription drugs, but no illegal drugs, were found in Smith's hotel room, though he wouldn't identify them.The sudden nature of Smith's death along with the suspicious circumstances surrounding her son Daniel's death five months earlier have given rise to intense speculation.An inquest into Daniel Smith's death is scheduled to start Tuesday in the Bahamas, where he died.Please refresh this page with continual updates on this developing story.
Police: Smith Died Of Accidental OverdoseCoroner: Playmate Died Of 'Combined Drug Intoxication' Neither Tiger nor Broward County Medical Examiner Joshua Perper immediately said what drug or drugs were involved in her death. Perper did say, however, that Smith died of combined drug intoxication.Perper also said the detailed autopsy showed no evidence of disease.Smith, who was 39, died Feb. 8 after she was found unresponsive at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.The autopsy results were delayed for several weeks because police said they had found additional evidence that might have a bearing on the case.Perper's initial examination had revealed no serious injuries to Smith's body. Perper said prescription drugs, but no illegal drugs, were found in Smith's hotel room, though he wouldn't identify them.The sudden nature of Smith's death along with the suspicious circumstances surrounding her son Daniel's death five months earlier have given rise to intense speculation.An inquest into Daniel Smith's death is scheduled to start Tuesday in the Bahamas, where he died.Please refresh this page with continual updates on this developing story. Previous Stories:
- March 24, 2007: Anna Nicole's Diaries Sold For $500,000
- March 23, 2007: Officials: Anna Nicole Autopsy Report Coming Monday
- March 21, 2007: Judge Orders Paternity Test For Anna Nicole's Baby
- March 19, 2007: Police: Smith Judge Caught Using Pot
- March 16, 2007: Birkhead Splits With Lawyer For Anna Nicole Paternity Case
- March 15, 2007: Zsa Zsa's Hubby Sues O'Reilly Over 'Fraud' Remark
- March 8, 2007: Coroner Delays Release Of Anna Nicole Autopsy
- March 2, 2007: Anna Nicole's Funeral Details Released
- February 26, 2007: Appeals Court: Smith's Body Stays In Florida
- February 26, 2007: Smith Legal Battle Shifts To Bahamas
- February 22, 2007: Smith's Remains Go To Daughter's Guardian
- February 21, 2007: Anna Nicole Smith Judge Wants TV Show, Report Says
- February 9, 2007: Cause Of Smith's Death Still Not Determined
- February 9, 2007: Autopsy Planned For Anna Nicole Smith
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