Celebrity Justice
Anna's Son: Plane Flight Provides Clues

Anna's Son: Plane flight provides cluesTMZ has learned that Daniel Smith, the son of former Playmate Anna Nicole Smith, was dead by the time he was found in his mother's hospital room.

Sources connected to the investigation also say any allegations of negligence on the hospital's part are unfounded. There was no shortage of oxygen, as had been previously reported. There was no blood or vomit in the room either and we're told no drugs or alcohol were found in the room. Sources say, however, Daniel's airplane flight to the Bahamas may provide a critical clue as to the possible cause of his death. TMZ has learned that personnel on board the flight are being interviewed by police and there are rumblings that alcohol on board the aircraft may have been a factor.

Sources indicate Daniel went directly to the hospital where his mother was as soon as he landed at the airport

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91. No matter what happened, a mother has lost a son -- no matter how it happened. How horrible. My condolences to her and the rest of the family, and to their friends. I hope she takes comfort in the fact that she has a new little one to nurture and take care of for the rest of her life. Anna Nicole was not a favorite of mine (I didn't really know much about her -- just the bad stuff), but as a mother I'm sure she will never get over this. Let's have some empathy.

Posted at 11:49PM on Sep 13th 2006 by D Ruf

92. Dear Anna, My family is deeply sorry for your loss. We too have lost a child at a young age. I can't imagin losing one at 20. It's all the same pain. Pray and stay close to God in your suffering. You will be in our prayers. Family in NM.

Posted at 12:18AM on Sep 14th 2006 by k-lynn

93. we all have problems, none of us are perfect. who are we to judge. god bless her
at this time. such a tragedy, regardless of how he died, he was very,very,loved by his mother.

Posted at 1:08PM on Sep 14th 2006 by anna

94. I have always admired Anna for her this is who I am, deal with it attitude. She is a woman that has made us laugh but has also made us ponder stardom. This is tragic, she's lost her son at a time in her life when she should be celebrating. Let the woman grieve. Like someone else posted, it is a life, and a young one at that, that has been lost. So lets respect it. Whatever the inquest turns out will not make Anna hurt any less. At this point, if he drank too much on the plane, did drugs in the lavatory, it is all moot. We simply have this young man and his mom in our thoughts. Whoever wrote the article what were you thinking? "Airplane flight?" I am a flight attendant and can't help but wonder how else do you fly but on planes.

Posted at 12:21AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Frank

95. WHAT A SHAME...SHAME YOU ALL OF YOUR NEGATIVE BASHING OF A MOTHER, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE PAST.
SOMEONE SAID EARLIER THAT HER "SON-IN-LAW" HAD A HEART ATTACK IMPLING SHE KILLED THEM BOTH.
WELL HE WAS NOT A "SON-IN-LAW", HE A WAS A "STEP-SON", HIS DAD MARRIED ANNA. THE "STEP-SON" WAS ALSO A "SON OF A BITCH". ( not ANNA)
REST IN PEACE DANNY BOY. ANNA AND FAMILY YOU DO HAVE SOME OF US THAT TRULY CARE.
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG IN THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITHOUT YOUR PRECIOUS SON.
(((((HUGS))))))) FROM TEXAS
BABETTE

Posted at 1:35AM on Sep 14th 2006 by BABETTE

96. Third person in the room was Howard K. Stern, her attorney that was always with her on her show and when she went to Washington. This was confirmed by her other attorney in Bahamas, Mr. Scott. Death was "suspicious" but not blaming this "third person." In fact, both Stern and Smith tried to revive Daniel even after hospital personnel had stopped.

Posted at 1:15AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Bobbi

97. i feel so sorry for the mother,reguardless if she's an screen star or not. the point is she lost a son ,a part of her heart & life. may he rest in peace and may life continue on for the rest of his family.

Posted at 12:47AM on Sep 14th 2006 by KC D.L.G.

98. To #45 - Layers -- Amen!! I agree with everything you wrote. Let's not cast any stones -- that is not our job. My sympathy to Annie Nichole in her loss and wish her much success with her precious new baby girl. Rest in Peace, Daniel.

Posted at 1:10AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Sherlon

99. WE DO NOT KNOW OF MOTHER & SON'S TRUE PERSONAL LIFE. OF COURSE 'REALITY SHOWS' ARE ANYTHING BUT REALITY.
OF COURSE SHE LOVED HER SON; ACTUALLY HE WAS REALLY ALL SHE HAD THAT WAS WORTH LIFE; SHE HAS HER NEW BABY. NOT THAT ONE CHILD COULD EVER REPLACE ANOTHER, A NEW LITTLE GIRL & DANIEL'S LITTLE SISTER, PART OF HIM STILL LIVES ON IN BOTH OF THEM. BUT, OH, WHAT A HORRIBLE LOSS.
I BELIEVE ABOUT HALF OF ANNA'S LIFE OF SHENANIGANS, WERE JUST THAT-SHENANIGANS......PUBLICITY, PUBLICITY, PUBLICITY; THE IMAGE SHE CREATED. MOST LIKELY SHE IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PERSON AT HOME & EVERYDAY LIFE.
GOD BLESS HER, MAY SHE FIND SOME COMFORT IN THIS NEW LITTLE SOUL SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN.

Posted at 2:01AM on Sep 14th 2006 by judy pace

100. Good question, Robin regarding whether he was a scuba diver and whether he dove & flew within a 24 hour period. It is QUITE risky/dangerous to do so. I am just SO perplexed at all the news reports indicating that someone may be charged with Daniel's death. I have NO theory as to what this could possibly mean. I DO know that the entire situation is incredibly sad and my heart aches for all of Daniel's family members and friends. I certainly hope a malicious act hasn't occurred. Very scary....

Posted at 1:06AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Interested Observer

101. This is bizarre. A healthy 20 year man, dies in his mothers hospital room??
Once the autopsy is done, I'm sure all questions will be answered. It's probably a natural death, a brain anuerysm, or an aortic tear (like John Ritter), or something like that.
I just feel for Anna....I lost a child also and its going to be a rough road for her for a while.
God bless them.

Posted at 11:31AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Patty

102. leave anna to grieve her son, this should have beem a happy day for both of them enjoyong a new life and instead , she has to morn her son . so dont jump to conclusions ppl . LEAVE THEM BE!!!

Posted at 1:11AM on Sep 14th 2006 by gail

103. I can't understand how she can grieve for Daniel and bond with the new baby daughter at the same time. This is just horrible for her, no matter whather past is.

Posted at 11:20PM on Sep 14th 2006 by Diane

104. to flight attendant,
what the heck was that rambling? i could barely understand anything you said!

Posted at 1:31AM on Sep 14th 2006 by virginia

105. Yes, when I first heard this news, my first thought was he was murdered! And I didn't know why as the news didn't report anything suspicious. It was a gut feeling and I've learned to go with that.

Posted at 1:09AM on Sep 15th 2006 by Jennifer

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