Anna Nicole Smith's Last Days

Medical Examiner Releases Timeline Leading To Her Death

March 28, 2007 | by Judy Faber

(AP)  A timeline of the days before Anna Nicole Smith's death, provided by the Broward County medical examiner's office.

Feb. 5

10 a.m. In the Bahamas, Smith has a dance lesson. In the afternoon, she flies to Miami and then to Fort Lauderdale with her companion, Howard K. Stern, and Dr. Khristine Erosovich, described as a psychiatrist and friend.

4:30 p.m. Smith complains of pain in her left buttock from a recent injection of either human growth hormone, vitamin B12 or immunoglobulin. She then complains of chills on the limo ride to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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7:30 p.m. Smith goes to bed. She has a temperature of 105 degrees but refuses to go to the hospital. She is prescribed antibiotics and Tamiflu and given an ice bath, which drops her temperature to 97 degrees. She takes two tablespoons of chloral hydrate and goes to sleep.

Feb. 6

Smith spends much of day watching television and drinking Pedialyte, chamomile tea and water. Later she feels ill, is sweating and has a pungent odor but feels better after a bath. Smith takes more chloral hydrate, sleeps some, then awakens and takes four drugs — including medications for anxiety and weight loss, and a muscle relaxant — in addition to another dose of chloral hydrate.

Feb. 7

12 p.m. Smith eats an omelet and watches TV in bed.

Afternoon. Smith is found sitting naked and confused in a dry bathtub in her room.

Evening. Smith eats crab cakes and shrimp. She watches TV until early morning, then takes another dose of chloral hydrate.

Feb. 8

10 a.m. Stern wakes up and finds Smith also awake, complaining only of fatigue. Stern helps her to the bathroom, then puts her back in bed. Stern says he didn't see Smith take any medication. Stern leaves to complete the purchase of a yacht.

1 p.m. Smith is found unresponsive and blue by Tasma Brighthaupt, wife of Smith bodyguard Maurice "Big Moe" Brighthaupt, who is helping his brother move furniture. Tasma Brighthaupt, a registered nurse, begins CPR and calls her husband.

1:41 p.m. Emergency personnel were called after Maurice Brighthaupt arrived back at the hotel.

1:46 p.m. Paramedics arrive.

2:43 p.m. The ambulance carrying Smith arrives at a hospital.

2:49 p.m. Smith is pronounced dead.

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