Anna Nicole Smith rose to fame as a model and married 89-year-old billionaire J. Howard Marshall in 1994. Their age-gap marriage drew media attention and controversy.After Marshall’s death in 1995, Anna fought for a share of his $1.6 billion estate but lost in court.
Struggling with addiction and personal tragedy, including her son’s death, Anna died of an overdose in 2007 at age 39. A paternity battle over her daughter ended with Larry Birkhead gaining custody.Her life remains a cautionary tale of fame, love, and loss.
