Hairdresser: Anna Popped Pills to Kill Stomach Pain

Daniel DiCriscio, Anna Nicole SmithAnna Nicole Smith's former hairdresser claims that his former client had a history of intense stomach pain that caused her to "black out," and would often pop pills to reduce the agony.

In an exclusive conversation with TMZ, Daniel DiCriscio, who had worked with Smith since 1994, said that he became aware of Smith's pain problems nearly two years ago, when Smith "passed out" during a haircut. DiCriscio says he remembers Smith complaining of "sharp pains in her abdomen" and having trouble standing up. When she awoke, DiCriscio claims that Anna rummaged through her purse in search of pain pills, and "pulled out one odd-looking pill and said 'this one must be Daniel's'," referring to her son.

Both Anna and Daniel died under mysterious circumstances involving various medications. Daniel was found dead in the hospital room in which Anna Nicole had given birth to her daughter Dannielynn just three days earlier. He had a combination of seven drugs in his system, including multiple antidepressants and methadone.




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31. Hey - I did WATCH the ANNA Nicole Show - she had a asst. I think her name was Kimmie - What ever happened to her - she may have MORE infor. on ANS -

Has she commented on this WHOLE Damn Mess.

Posted at 10:29PM on Feb 16th 2007 by sam

32.
Anna wants to be buried by her son....no matter what - She stated her intentions over and over...She just wants to be with Daniel. This is an absolute desire of hers.....The courts are so slow in making any good decisions - I hope the Judge's can assist her in at least letting her lay to rest by her son. It's too bad HKS didn't take drastic steps in assisting Anna to get off drugs after losing her son from drug overdose. He could have talked some sense into her.....HKS must be on methodone himself in order to allow her to kill herself -- How safe is the baby with someone on Meth and who know's what else. I think the Courts should shorten hearings and make a mandatory order to move to paternity before the baby is emotionally torn more than She already is going to have to endure. The grandma is not an option......The father has rights and thank God that the father seems to be stepping up..I think it's Larry Birkhead....he seems sincere enough, and NOT on drugs or having alternative motives, as well as it seems He also loved Anna and can let her daughter, Danielynn know how sweet and loving of a person She really was....This little girl is absolutely gorgeous and it's going to be fun to have America watch her grow and up and be taken care of....I hope She gets all that money and I hope her influences in life make for a different path than that of drugs.

Posted at 11:14PM on Feb 16th 2007 by Nygard's friend of friend of ANNA

33. Take the DNA and find out who the babys father is. Give the baby to her biological father. Arrest Howard Stern. Find out why he would give anna pills and not try to get her off the pills if he really loved her. I firmly believe that Larry Birkhead is the babys father. This is all a bit ridiculous. For heavens sakes, bury Anna Nicole. Let her next of kin have her and bury her in Texas. Then take some of the money and bring daniels body back to texas and bury him beside his mother. At least the baby can visit both graves. Marsha N.

Posted at 12:57AM on Feb 17th 2007 by Marsha N

34. Someone should get Moe, her bodyguard to tell more- I bet he saw plenty and he seems a nice man who liked Anna.
I don't understand why both Anna and Stern had to leave the baby and go pick up that boat when neither of them was sailing it back to the Bahamas- people were paid to do that. She had just had two minor surgerical procedures, one including breast surgery, and she had flu symptoms and a fever of 105. If Stern was so concerned about her, he would have put her in the hospital. Packing someone that sick in ice in the casino hotel is second-rate care. And where was Stern when she was in her death throes? In a baseball cap in the casino having some fun while she was without him earlier by the pool- then alone and ill in her bed. Where was that nurse who was supposed to be watching her all the time? I am also surprised, given Daniel's death, that Anna would have thought to leave her baby with new friends and leave the country.

Who has Methadone next to the butter in a bedroom refrigerator? Anna's doctor sounds on about a par with Elvis' doc- both were to blame for medicating these people to death while their so-called "friends and lovers" stood by and watched. Stern should have signed Anna into rehab and got her grief counselling after Danny's death if he loved her so much.

Posted at 12:07AM on Feb 17th 2007 by Marie

35. Thank you Angel, I too feel that Anna was a human with problems, and no different than many others except her problems were throw into the spotlight.
She did not live a so called clean life, but she still has many people that love her and should not have to hear all the negatives so people will watch their program..It is all for the ratings,as I can see that the hosts of these programs are only concerned about getting people to watch their program instead of the competitions. Suzzy

Posted at 9:57PM on Feb 17th 2007 by suzzy

36. I heard an attorney mention on the news that the burial plots in the Bahamas are in stacks of four under the ground. If Anna Nicole bought two, two other plots would be in her section.

Posted at 12:20PM on Feb 17th 2007 by Mary Jo

37. The more I hear about this the more I wonder what the hell is goingon???? I just dont understand how people can be so selfish and think ohf themselves. You have this body that needs to be burried so it can rest in peace and these people are in a court room fighting about, bury her in the Bahammas next to her son, allow the mother to say her goodbyes, and bury Anna and then focus on the sweet little baby who didnt ask to be in this mess. I just dont understand it, and I probally never will. kelly florida

Posted at 2:02AM on Feb 17th 2007 by kellyj

38. has anyone checked into whose name the new YACHT is registered?

I would bet that with the pending suit against TrimSpa and Anna Nicole, that Howard has been putting everything in his name (including furniture, cars, etc.) for quite some time.

And who is getting the residuals from the sale of her movies, reality show videos, pictures, etc.?
Does Anna Nicole Smith own anything, and who can prove it,.,,,other than Howard.
How is he maintaining his present lifestyle? Is he selling off her stuff (like the expensive jewellery that she got from Mr. Marshall?)

Posted at 12:17PM on Feb 18th 2007 by n lem

39. I think Anna should be cremated and give half to her Mom and the rest to Howard and put all her estate in probate till the 18th birthday. And raise the baby just like you would.

Posted at 9:57AM on Feb 17th 2007 by Rhonda

40. Anna's so called friend Jackie makes me sick! Talk about a "Gold Digger" what is her occupation in Life? Does anyone really think Howard was able to have the Courts put her Brother away for 6 years! All you have to do is look at the Tatoos on his body to know he is Psycho! Do the pictures of her with Anna not show someone who was joining in on the "Fun" She is so quick to throw out little quips, well how about "Misery Loves Company!" Clearly Anna had some sense when she dumped her! All the talk about her being a "Godmother" is so unbelieveable--she has never even seen the new Baby! Please stop giving her --"Air Time" Here is alittle quip for you Jackie--
'WITH FRIENDS LIKE YOU WHO NEEDS ENEMIES"!!!!!!!!
Hopefully, her actions will be warning for any future "Best Friends" she is scouting out!!!!!!!!
I was never a big fan of Anna Nicole--however, she was an adult and clearly made her own choices--good or bad they were hers! One can only hope that her untimely Death will some how be a wakeup call for others making bad choices! "Rest in Peace Anna"

Posted at 4:04PM on Feb 19th 2007 by sue ray

41. you people are harsh. leave the poor girl alone shes freakin dead. Nasty Nasty people in this world.

Posted at 2:07PM on Feb 17th 2007 by nicole

42. Geez people, sorry if I'm off topic here, but where the hell did you people go to school??????????? It amazes me to try to read some of these posts. I think TMZ needs to add a SPELLCHECKER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe it's just ANS's kin trying to get their thoughts out......

Posted at 12:55PM on Feb 17th 2007 by NOT AMUSED

43. Please take off my full name printed on 35. posted , thanks. I've tried to do an edit, it doesn't work. Please... it's important not to have soooo much info on the blog.

Posted at 2:18PM on Feb 17th 2007 by Christine McLaren

44. I think that this page shouldnt be talking about all the things you THINK might have happened to her and what will happen to her daughter. I think that this page should be talking about all the things she has done in her life.

Later on down the road when her daughter gets older do you want her to look up things about her mother and find this page? For someone to think so high of their mother then to get online to see what all is said about her mothers death and see all these comments. I think that all of you are assholes. and should think about the kid for once. If i was her i wouldn't want to find something like this about my mom when i never really got to know her. All of you are making a picture for the kid to think about her mother. I think that The whole comments on here should be taken off so that the her daughter could never see what all of us wrote about her mother. Her family is going to paint a pretty picture of her mother and we should leave it at that. I think that all of you should really rethink every comment that you have wrote.

I my self think that Anna Nicole Smith was the most sexy and great woman out there. Yes she may have been doing some drugs. but who doesnt anymore these days. And yes when she had her own show on tv it was crazy but thats life. And i think that she had a good head on her. If you look at all the work (pictures) she has done in the years then you would understand. I think that she has made it a long fucking way since the strip club days. I think that she is a wonderful lady that had her ups and downs. but she got through it. But if you ask me i think someone killed her for the money or the baby. But we will never find out who or the real reason why she died. Please just stop with the dumbass comments and move on to something else. we should be worried about the stars that NEED the help now other than the stars that are dead. move on to Britney Spears cuzz she in the one in need of true help here. or she will end up just like Anna. I love Anna and think that she is #1 in my book. shes a sexy beast. ya got shit to say about my comment u got my url! laters!!!

Posted at 3:47PM on Feb 21st 2007 by Taylor

45. I agree with another comment.. TMZ has done nothing but trash bash anna and howard since the praternity issue came up..you published pictures that I bet you bought copies from the guy who stole them..you have yet to write one article about Birkhead or give any information about him...The baby may be his but evidently Anna had a reason why she did't want him to be the dad..with all your sources check him out...believe me he's got a background too..as for Virgie and Jackie...First..Jackie would like to be an anna nicole look alike..well baby ..it just ain't gonna happen..Virgie ..you cry fake tears when you think the camera is on you..i've noticed you wipe your eyes before the tears..must be something on the tissue that makes the tears...if you cared so much for your grandson..why didn't you go to the bahamas...you know you just might have missed the chance to make ammends with your daughter..hope you think about that for years and years to come...as for your fight over anna nicole...just imagine her anger knowing what you are doing...do the right thing...let her be buried with her son and stop talking about bringing Daniel back to Texas..as for Jackie..stay off the tv networks you make most people sick...There are so many people so much most dangerous than howard stern..the man loved anna nicole..Once again tmz DIG UP THE DIRT ON bIRKHEAD

Posted at 5:10PM on Feb 17th 2007 by eve

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