Tug of War Over Anna's Body

TMZ has learned that a fight is brewing over Anna Nicole's lifeless body lying in a Florida morgue.

Sources tell TMZ that Anna's mother, Virgie Arthur, wants to claim her daughter's body as soon as possible, paving the way for a proper burial. But Anna's mother, TMZ has learned, is not the only one who wants to claim the former Playmate's body.

We're told Anna's people have contacted Larry Birkhead's reps and tried to bargain. You see, Birkhead has a legal hold on the body per a Los Angeles Judge. If Birkhead releases that hold, Anna's reps promise to give him a sample of her DNA. But here's the catch: Anna's reps have not agreed to give Birkhead a DNA sample of the baby.

Even if Birkhead strikes a deal, it's unlikely Stern could claim the body since he had no legal relationship with Anna -- they were never married. It would seem that in this battle, Anna's Anna Nicole Smith Gallery: Click to launch photosmother has the upper hand.


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106. #78, NICK GENO,

What the hell are YOU doing on this site if WE all should get a life?

Posted at 3:47PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Stumped

107. Who gives a s*#t about Anna or her final resing place. The world has more pressing problems than the worship of Anna. People get over it. She's dead. Move on with your lives.

Posted at 3:50PM on Feb 13th 2007 by JR

108. DNA test is the best for all ...then that fight can be final !

i hope Anna gets to be buried next to her much loved son Daniel

most of all i wish that she is in a better place now where she feels loved and safe !

R.I.P Anna

Posted at 3:57PM on Feb 13th 2007 by crue lady

109. I Think it's a disgrace the way they are handling this awful situation. If Anna had done the right thing from the beginning baby Dannielyn would be with the person who loves her dearly ( her real father). I am curious as to why Anna hated her mother so much. I was under the impression moms helped her a lot when Daniel was very young. People get grown and think that their mothers should let them know when they are leading destructive lives. I am not a big Anna Nicole fan, but she could have made some better choices in her life. Now she is gone and that poor lil baby is an object to certain peoples greed. Stop the nonsense and do the right thing HKS, you know you're not the baby's daddy. Don't let your misguide love for Anna Nicole continue to help you make such bad decisions. And if what Anna's mom did is so bad, I'd want the world to know why she isn't fit to be a Grandmother to Dannielyn. God is the only one who can pass judgement.

Posted at 4:00PM on Feb 13th 2007 by KLPA

110. Shut up nick- and bring me my pizza.

Posted at 5:14PM on Feb 13th 2007 by zsa zsa zoooom

111. EXACTLY # 13..... VIRGIE ARTHUR WAS ASKED BY CHRIS COUMO (G.M.A.) IF SHE WAS GOING TO SEE HER DAUGHTERS BODY, SHE ALMOST GAGGED, SHE SAID NO SHE WANTS TO GET DANNIELYNN. WHAT A GREAT MOTHER THIS WITCH IS.

TMZ AGAIN FALSELY TELLING STORIES. I HOPE ONE DAY SOMEONE WILL SUE THE HELL OUT OF TMZ. THE STAGED PHOTO OF THE FRIDGE WAS OBVIOUSLY PHONY.

HOWARD K. STERN AS PER THE AUTHORITIES IN FLORIDA SAY STERN WAS THE ONLY ONE TRYING TO CLAIM HER BODY.

LET THIS WOMAN REST IN PEACE FINALLY!

Posted at 4:11PM on Feb 13th 2007 by NYCGAL328

112. TO .....KLPA.... WHEN ANNA LIVED WITH THE OLD MAN HER MOM LIVED ITH HER, THE OLD LADY WAS STEALING MONEY AND OTHER THINGS FROM THE MANSION. THEN THE OLD BAT WHEN AND SOLD HER STORY TO A TABLOID MAGAZINE. SHE DID ALOT OF BAD THINGS TO ANNA AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. HER MOM DIDNT RAISE ANNA, OTHER RELATIVE'S RAISED HER.

SHE IS VERY UNFIT TO BE AROUND HER GRANDDAUGHTER, EVEN DANIEL DIDNT BOTHER SEEING HER, NO ONE STOPPED HIM. ANY MOTHER WHO TALKS HORRIBLE ABOUT THEIR DECEASED CHILD NOT EVEN 24 HRS DEAD. IS A DIRTY LOUSY PIG. NO MATTER IF HER CHILD WAS GOOD OR BAD WHAT VIRGIE WAS DOING , I HOPE KARMA BITE'S REAL GOOD.

ANNA I THINK IN THE BAHAMAS WAS FINALLY GETTING A LITTLE PEACE WITH HER DAUGHTER AND HOWARD. I HOPE SHE GETS TO BE BURIED NEXT TO HER SON.

Posted at 6:25PM on Feb 13th 2007 by NYCGAL328

113. If I were Larry Birkhead's team I would make sure that the baby's sample for DNA is done as well. I would want to make absolute certainty that the baby is not switched and that the final analysis of who the father really is, is resolved sooner than later.

I am sure that Larry Birkhead has the right team on his side who will make sure that everything ethical is being carried out and that the baby's wellfare will not be compromised.

Posted at 5:47PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Michelle

114. To Faraah: "Racist Cracker?" You are the racist, you forkin' icehole. Go get a job and find something to do rather than complain about white people -- who made this country what it is.
I would like to rub your nose in your "reverse racisim". "White Crackers?" Does that smack of "racisim" to anybody. You are a hypocrit, for sure.
If I call you a "Stupid Buckwheat" -- would you feel offended? I hope you do, but maybe you are one of those blond white women who bangs fat buckwheats with a mouthfull of gold teeth,sidway hats, and the crack of their ass showing out of their oversized NBA -- trousers.

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Buckwheat

115. Posted at 3:14PM on Feb 13th 2007 by diva -

You have it right - without calling names - you summed it in a nutshell. I believe Nicole's mother has lots of regrets and she was on Larry King after Danny died begging Nicole to get help and stop taking the drugs. She told Anna that night on TV that she, Anna's mother, was afraid Anna was going to die the same way. Now she is on TV with the exact same concern over her grand daughter. She happened to be right each time and she may have driven Anna away by trying to be too bossy but she is her mother & nobody's heart can take the place of her mother's heart - a heart that has always been concerned about Anna's life style.

Posted at 5:24PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Patsy

116. Is Anna Nicole America's Lady Di?

Posted at 5:43PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Phil

117. TO poster #15:
Anna hated her mother because HKS poisoned her mind against her family and anyone else who threatened his sick control. I tried to watch the ANS show ONCE. But I was so disgusted with HKS that I could not watch. I kept wondering why a young man would attached himself to a troubled woman who wanted NOTHING to do with him romantically. Then I thought he was a little strange, now I think he is a evil manipulating murderer. They are coming for you howie.........you went to far when you murdered two members of a family 5 months apart. You think you are a genius and everyone else is stupid. But the world knows what really happened. I am sure as the police are telling you that the do not think Anna's death is a homicide, they are working feverishly to put together a murder case against you. Your mistake was killing her in the US. You got away with her son's murder in the Bahamas, greased a few palms. But it is not that easy here in the states. You got greedy Howard!!!!! Now you will get yours............

Posted at 5:15PM on Feb 13th 2007 by howard,isthatiyoy?

118. I alos was not a big fan of Anna before. Watched her show on E several times, but this is so sad. I think that Larry is the father, if not why drag your feet about the DNA testin? Howard was/is a hangeron and only wanted her money and fame. Also there is another possibility about who the father is that has not been mentioned in the media

Posted at 5:40PM on Feb 16th 2007 by Jeanine

119. NYC GAL328 -

I did not see the interview you mention in your 4:11PM post - Good Morning America Chris Coumo interviewing Vergie Arthur, but I had a feeling YOU were not telling the truth, I watched that video & plus the first video on GMA with said parties. Here are the links - This is the video where you accused Virgie of "almost gagging" http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2868251.

Most important, people should watch this video. It is shows the interview Vergie refers to in the above video link: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2862382

At the end of this video Cuomo said "She seemed more about what was in her system (Anna Nicole's drugs) & not in her heart." Vergie said "I have a dead daughter, a dead grandson and now I have a grand daughter who I am sincerely worried aobut." When asked who is going go control this...VERGIE SAID "GOD - GOD IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN..."

Posted at 9:11PM on Feb 13th 2007 by Patsy

120. Anna had many, many problems in her life. Most, not all, she made for herself. Where her body rests is moot. I REALLY hope that baby does not remain in Howard's clutches for long. He is the man who helped Anna and her son to untimely death. He is a vulture of the first order and should not profit any more from his actions-- especially by using a baby as his pawn. You can't get any lower than that.

Posted at 12:22AM on Feb 17th 2007 by Cathy

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