Anna Nicole Smith is Dead

Anna Nicole Smith has passed away.

She was recently rushed off to the Hospital from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Florida because she collapsed, has reportedly died. Although her lawyer supposedly confirmed her being alive, the exact details of what has happened are unknown at this time and hopefully in the next few minutes, we will know the truth. However, according to ET Online, (Thank you DListed),

Sources tell ET that ANNA NICOLE SMITH died this afternoon after she collapsed at a Florida hotel.

TMZ.com has also reported that Anna’s attorney, Ron Rale, has confirmed that Anna Nicole Smith is deceased. According to TMZ,

According to hotel officials, Smith was “unresponsive” and emergency responders performed CPR at the scene and a breathing apparatus was inserted in her throat. Anna was immediately transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood just after 2:00 PM EST.

Update - Feb. 8th, 2007 4:10 EST

According to TMZ, Anna Nicole Smith has actually passed away after several failed life saving procedures. TMZ writes,

Desperate attempts to save her life were made by paramedics en route to Memorial Regional Hospital. Smith did not survive, despite receiving CPR and emergency intubation to facilitate her breathing.

According to People, before Ron Rale, Anna’s Attorney, learned of her death, he said,

“She hasn’t been well the past few days, she’s had cold and flu symptoms.”

Update - Feb. 8th, 2007 4:23 EST

Ron Rale has confirmed to MSNBC that Anna Nicole Smith is officially dead

Update - Feb. 8th, 2007 4:40 EST

According to DListed, a witness has confirmed that Anna Nicole Smith was dead upon arrival to the hospital.

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