It's Dr. Perper Time

Posted Mar 25th 2007 6:59PM by TMZ Staff

Anna Nicole SmithDr. Joshua Perper will reveal the cause of Anna Nicole Smith's death on Monday. With reports swirling that an infection contributed to her death, TMZ has learned about a photograph of an earlier infection that could explain a lot.

The photo that is making the rounds shows Anna, eight months pregnant, with an infection on her leg. Sources tell TMZ that it was caused by an injection.

The National Enquirer and Star magazine are reporting that Anna had a "raging blood infection" which was caused by an unsterilized needle, and that it "contributed to her death." The magazines say, however, that the direct cause of death was an overdose of sleeping medication.

TMZ first reported that during his investigation, Dr. Perper asked people who knew Anna about self-injections of Demerol and whether she sterilized the skin area first with alcohol.

Dr. Perper will announce his finding at 10:30 AM ET. TMZ will cover it as it happens.

Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith


Tags: anna nicole smith, AnnaNicoleSmith

Comments [1448]
SphereBookmark and Share
4ie6

Relevant Posts

Reader Comments

(Page 1 of 97) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments

1. F I N A L L Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got 50 bucks on an overdose!

Posted at 7:05PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Terri

2. An infection and chloride hydrate. Accidental.

Posted at 7:06PM on Mar 25th 2007 by national enquirer

3. Yes, a forced overdose. More investigating has to be done. I hope Vergie and other sho loved Anna keep digging and I hope there are a lot of investigators out there going over everything they can find.

Posted at 7:06PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Mary K

4. Murder one - Premidated

Posted at 7:07PM on Mar 25th 2007 by pj

5. make that "Premeditative" (where's spellcheck when you need it?)

Posted at 7:08PM on Mar 25th 2007 by pj

6. Infection, accompanied by an overdose. My guess.

Posted at 7:09PM on Mar 25th 2007 by get it right

7. Well we ALL KNOW The Enquirer and Star mag are so trustworthy! NOT! TMZ .. I don't get you plastering this picture of Anna on your page either! The woman is dead .. have some respect! As for the cause of her death, we will ALL find out tomorrow!

Posted at 7:09PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Brandyx

8. An overdose ruled accidental.

Posted at 7:10PM on Mar 25th 2007 by jan

9. I agree! 50 bucks on the overdose, 100 bucks overdose from one of her so called loved ones that care so much about her. The BLOOD SUCKERS!

Rest n peace with your sweet son Anna.

Posted at 7:10PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Terri

10. A overdose yes, But who was responsible for the overdose?? Investigate, investigate.

Posted at 7:10PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Mary K

11. Poor thing was outta her gourd and probably didn't know what was going on...

Posted at 7:11PM on Mar 25th 2007 by RikkiLee

12. It seems pretty clear what the CAUSE of death was. It's the MANNER of death that has yet to be announced.

Posted at 7:11PM on Mar 25th 2007 by pj

13. An overdose by a depressed mother.

Posted at 7:12PM on Mar 25th 2007 by fran

14. Death by an overdose which will be ruled accidental.

Posted at 7:15PM on Mar 25th 2007 by rick

15. #1 how can you bet on someone's death and not only
that the findings has not been announced yet.
Either way her so call lover, protector, doctor and
friends did not reach out to her enough to prevent
what they said would be the obvious.
She needed help and no one came to her aid.
Coward left her alone for once in her life to die
alone why he purchase a boat. Left her only
living soul home in the Bahamas.

Posted at 7:15PM on Mar 25th 2007 by angela

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments