Anna's Mother: "She Got Mixed Up in Drugs"

Anna Nicole Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, made a very public plea to her daughter back in November -- urging Anna to start a new life away from drugs.

On a November episode of "The Dr. Keith Ablow Show" Arthur said, "Vickie Lynn, please, you have a family baby ... we're still here for you. You don't have to have drugs, you've got a beautiful baby girl now. You need to start life over, you need to be a great mom and live life now."

Though the cause of Anna's death is as yet unknown, her mother told Ablow she was always concerned about her daughter's drug habits, "I'm disappointed that she got mixed up in drugs and the wrong people ... she lives on drugs now," and added she did not believe Howard K. Stern was the father of Smith's child, Dannielynn.

Virgie also made a chilling prophecy in October on Nancy Grace's CNN show; "If Howard Stern marries her and she ends up dead, then who does the money go [to]? Danny's not there."

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46. Yes yes thats got to be it! Howard K Stern murdered Anna Nichole's son Daniel and while under suspitition for that he thought to himself, yep now its time to murder Anna Nicole. The guy might seem a little on the creepy side but face it, EVERYONE involved with her were on the creepy side. Mother, cousin, niece, Larry, Kimmy, Joanie etc.....With that being said, I think whoever was part of Anna Nicole's life had their hands full with trying to appease her. I think Howard was truly looking out for Anna but I also think he alienated her. I think she for good reason did not want anything to do with her awful family. This poor woman truly had a bunch of losers in her life. It was horriable what this Larry guy that isnt looking for fame (bullsh*t) tormented her so hardcore while she clearly wasnt over Daniel's death. These people pushed and pulled her when she was at her lowest point. IF anyone protected her, be it to have her to himself, it was Howard K Stern and for all you people pointed your fingers crying murderer.....GET A LIFE!!! The world murdered Anna Nicole Smith

Posted at 7:43AM on Feb 9th 2007 by What a crock of sh*t!

47. While at first it may seem that Howard K. Stern is repsonsible, that really doesn't make much sense if you really think about it. While Anna was alive she was his bread and butter. Without her he really has nothing. I'm quite sure he knows for sure whether or not he's the father of the baby. And if he knows he's not, then without Anna he truly has nothing. The only way he gets the money is if he really is the father AND the money is awarded to the baby. If he's not the baby's father than he gets a big fat nothing. So where's the motive for him to kill Daniel and Anna if he's not the father? Now, if he is the father it could be a different story. But he's smart enough, or at least should be, to realize he'll be the first person suspected. So again, why do it?

However, rather than all of us speculating, why not just wait until all the evidence comes in and then we can more logically discuss the situation.

Posted at 9:36AM on Feb 11th 2007 by sandra

48. i love you anna you will always be my idol in life and in death may u and daniel rest in peace and hopes for the future of dannielynn will be tough without her mother and her big brother but whens she gets older she will know you did not leave her when times get tough it closes in and you cant handle it anymore but u and your son live on throug dannielynn smith the next ANNA NICOLE RIP AND TRIMSPA U NEVER DID WORK I JUST WANTED TO TO KNOW THAT

Posted at 9:40AM on Feb 9th 2007 by daeja

49. I find it very difficult to understand why she would name her daughter DANIELLYNN, and then three days later her son DANIEL dies. Its as if she named her daughter after her son. I bet she knew what was going to happen

Posted at 11:09AM on Feb 9th 2007 by Michelle McIsaac

50. Anna's mother is going to say anything about her daughter to get ahold of the baby's money. All she wants is to cash in on the fame of that innocent child. Money hungry TRASH!

Posted at 11:57AM on Feb 9th 2007 by michy

51. Poor Anna??? She brought all this on herself. Her son Daniel is dead because he had access to his mother's drugs. Watching his mother do drugs every day of his life was a norm for him. I'm sure the drugs he died from came from Anna, his own mother. Shame on everyone who says "Poor Anna". You should say "Poor Daniel". He is the one who had to be embarrassed by his mother his entire life. At least Dannielynn won't have to endure the same kind of pain that Daniel did. Anna was nothing but a dumb blond gold digger who lived on drugs and alcohol.

Posted at 1:11PM on Feb 9th 2007 by Karen Taylor

52. This poor woman was in pain, Anna's mother should crawl back under her rock and shut up. If you can't say something good about your own daughter then what kind of person are you. I sure hope that they find out who the real father is soon, I can't imagin this woman getting the chance to get her claws into this sweet little baby girl. Let Anna's body coll down before you start throwing out your nasty comments. I am so blessed, not having a mother such as you.....

Posted at 12:23PM on Feb 9th 2007 by M.Ven

53. What a horrible situation, I can't stop thinking of how it must have been living her life, she was full of life and a very beautiful girl with a son she obviously loved very much then tragically he dies and that is when her life stopped as she once knew it, but ANYONE who knew anything at all about her knew that her mother (if that is what u call her) and her sister were NOT a part of her life and as sad as that is, I can't imagine that Anna would want her to raise her baby girl. Is Howard to blame partially>is Larry? Is her own family? Who knows? I think she accentually died of a broken heart. Peace to you Anna!

Posted at 3:21PM on Feb 9th 2007 by Christy

54. The public fascination with this sad story and unanswered questions will haunt us for years. Generational repeat occurs once again. The drama around Anna's own family will continue with the next generation with the daughter.
Stern doesn't want a DNA test which leads me to believe that the photographer is the father. The mother will step up and try to take the baby to raise.
When was the last time we saw a bunch of men fighting for paternity? The money will go to lawyers for years to come. I hope the baby is raised financially comfortable. I doubt it as the money will be tied up for years.
The baby's birth begins with drama and will continue for another generation.
Sad story.

Posted at 4:38PM on Feb 11th 2007 by Tammy Stoner

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