Model and '227' actress Toukie Smith dies at 74
The gist
American model and actress Toukie Smith, Robert De Niro's ex, died at 74 after a long MS battle.
Her twins confirmed the death; she was known for '227' and her fashion-family legacy.
How it unfolded
- Sep 25, 1952Doris A. Smith, later known as Toukie Smith, is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 1972She begins her modeling career, working with Chanel, Versace, Geoffrey Beene, Issey Miyake and her brother Willi Smith's WilliWear Ltd., among others.
- 1978She is named Bloomingdale's Favorite Model, or Bloomingdale's model of the year.
Key terms
- MS
- A chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages myelin in the central nervous system, impairing nerve signal transmission.
- sitcom
- A comedy genre for radio and TV with a recurring cast in a consistent setting, following continuous storylines.
Source: Wikipedia