Anna Nicole Cause of Death Two Hours Away

Anna Nicole SmithAll eyes -- including TMZ's -- will be on Dr. Joshua Perper, Broward County Medical Examiner, who will announce the cause of death in the Anna Nicole Smith case at 10:30 AM EST.

Dr. Perper delayed the announcement because of what he termed were two new pieces of evidence, one of which, as TMZ reported, was a computer belonging to Smith that contained e-mail messages with doctors who supplied Anna Nicole with prescription drugs.

A live feed of the announcement from WTVJ in Miami can be found here. TMZ will have the announcement as it happens and will have constant updates as they emerge.

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76. hey wize old owl -- fly away prick

Posted at 9:56AM on Mar 26th 2007 by billy bob

77. If Anna was SO sick with this fever I find it amazing that she
wasnt
taking antibiotics (intravenously) or some Tylenol/Ibuprofen for the
fever. With all the "feel good doctors" she had you would thing
someone could give her something that she actually needed!Anna was
going to do what Anna was going to do. I am not sure blaming anyone
for Anna's death is going to accomplish anything. It makes the story
more exciting but this is really a cut and dry case of addiction
leading to death. Everyone was an enabler to Anna and if everyone was
so concerned about her, they could have called in child protection as
soon as Dannielynn was born and have them investigate her drug use
(including Larry). I like Larry, dont get me wrong. I just think
everyone is pointing the finger at each other and each of them at one
point or another let Anna down by not trying to get her some
rehabilitation. Have a great day all....

Posted at 9:56AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ER Nurse

78. The bottom line here is that an otherwise healthy young woman died because she was drugged to the point where she lost the ability to make intelligent decisions and those around her weren't concerned enough to help make them for her.
Had ANS been in control of her faculties, she would have realized that, regardless of the papparazzi, she needed medical attention immediately. Had those around her cared enough, they wouldn't have given in to her request/demands to remain at the hotel and instead would have insisted she seek emergency medical treatment or at the very least, called paramedics to let them assess her.
In light of the fact the the psychiatrist is an actual MD, and big Moe's wife is an RN, there should be some culpability here, but I doubt anyone will ultimately be held responsible. After all, Anna was an adult-she made the choice to remain in bed and her "friends" turned the other way.
Perper's findings will be that she died from an OD of meds with the help of an infection brought on by poor sanitary conditions by those giving her the injections! Results? Accidental drug overdose-

Posted at 10:07AM on Mar 26th 2007 by had enough

79. Did any of you actually read the Enquirers story? The 105 degree fever was on Monday Feb 05 the day she arrived at the hard rock hotel. They put her in an ice bath, they gave ger antibiotics and FLU medicine. Tuesday she stayed in bed. Wednesday she felt a little better. Thursday she died. No where does it state that she had a 105 degree temperature for the duration of her stay. She was an adult who did not want to go to the hospital. Did it ever occur to any of you that maybe no one knew about an infection to begin with? They were treating her with antibiotics and flu medicine.

Posted at 9:57AM on Mar 26th 2007 by tabloid journalism

80. Blues Clues.... I don't think it really matters much what Perper says this morning. As a matter of fact, we all know he is going to state the obviious. DRUGS. He is only going to release his "findings". He has no jurisdiction to direct towards murder or accident. That is left up to the investigators and they are going to be all over this once Perper's announcement is made. It will become a full-blown criminal investigation soon, especially in light of the fact that Daniel obtained a P.I.
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM........................................

Posted at 9:58AM on Mar 26th 2007 by TEAMBIRKHEAD

81. Why does everyone point the finger at Howard??? She's a grown woman, she can take whatever drugs she wants... However i agree that if Howard loved her as much as he said he did, he should have tried to get her help. She obviously needed it! But.. you can't
Blame Howard for everything, i don't think its fair to him at all!!! What about her son??? Are you going to blame Howard for that too??? or will you blame Anna???

Posted at 10:05AM on Mar 26th 2007 by babexo

82. I don't think Perper has the courage to indicate "foul play". He seems to err on the side of caution & frankly appears as though he doesn't want to get too involved in the courts, etc.
I may be wrong but he strikes me as enjoying the small bit of publicity but certainly not interested in testifying in court.

I think Stern will go home free & then we will hear from his nasty attorneys that "he can't get his reputation back". This scenario has OJ Simpson written all over it.

I do think Daniel's death might be a whole different story. I can't believe the Bahamas will let this one go without a thorough investigation.

Posted at 11:12AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ddominique

83. If Stern was SO CLOSE TO HER and INTIMATE with her, then why wouldn't he know about an infected abscess on her ass??? She was naked when she was found dead! Surely she was coming that her ass hurt!!! An abscess is painfull.

Posted at 10:00AM on Mar 26th 2007 by DJ

84. Where Did everyone GO??

Posted at 10:04AM on Mar 26th 2007 by Diana

85. BYE FOR NOW ALL BIRKHEAD SUPPORTERS. GOTTA GO WATCH THE NEWS. HAVE A NICE DAY.

Posted at 10:01AM on Mar 26th 2007 by TEAMBIRKHEAD

86. i thnk anna was going cold turkey and thats why she needed those sleepng drugs-when one stops taking methadone after taking it for a long time and does not go down the dose slowly will want to sleep!

Posted at 10:01AM on Mar 26th 2007 by sasha

87. If there was a fever of 105 that would then lead to dehydration unless she was drinking a lot of water... without hydration, taking a larger than normal dose (as she was rumored to do) would cause an increased serum blood level of the chloral hydrate which could have caused her death.

Quite a while back didnt they talk about inflamation of her heart? Pericarditis or infection of the outer layer of her heart would untimately lead to death if untreated.

Everyone pointing fingers at one another isnt helping Dannielynn and unfortunately the only one left is Dannielynn.....

Posted at 10:12AM on Mar 26th 2007 by ER Nurse

88. If they don't get Howard for contributing to her death then there is no justice in the system for this man is as guilty as hell and the whole world sees it .If perper says it was only natural causes then he was bought off or he is a fool . There may be no drugs in her stomach but there has to be in her tissue and if this was taking place in California Sterns ass would already be in jail . This guy had this all planned out and this is why he got her ass to the Bahama's for he had really checked out the laws there . Who knows he could have been planning to push her overboard after they got the boat . she was so messed up he was more than likely ready to get rid of her ass . She was so zonked out she did not know if she was coming or going .How is the hell would a person that was this sick take too many meds when she could hardly even move , With three people around her at the time of death one of them gave her the finale push with drugs and it did her in ... If he walks from this he won't from Daniels death ..

Posted at 10:11AM on Mar 26th 2007 by frannie

89. to #54 What are you talking about Larry was there? If I remember right he was in Calif. when both Anna & Danny died. That is the reason he they broke up is because he wanted her to quit taking drugs. Same reason she quit talking to her mother. Its clear you have never delt with any one addicted to drugs. Howard kissed her butt because he has no balls and was obviously so obsessed with her. Who else would quit there job to hang around and obsess over someone. HOWARD YOU ARE GOING DOWN HA! HA! HA!

Posted at 10:04AM on Mar 26th 2007 by jane

90. Where is Daniels girlfriend she must know how Daniel felt about Sterns and what was happening . I would think that Daniel had confided in her and nothing has been mentioned about her .I wonder if she is the secret witness ... Hope Sterns does not get to her...

Posted at 10:11AM on Mar 26th 2007 by frannie

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