Friday, 9 February 2007

Hugh Hefner mourns Anna

Professional figures pay tribute to Anna Nicole Smith

Professional figures in her life share their condolences and memories.

• "I'm very saddened to learn about Anna Nicole's passing. She was a dear friend who meant a great deal to the Playboy family and to me personally. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and loved ones during this difficult time."
– Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, in a statement to CNN

• "She was a special person; she was an unusual person. She was genuine; she was funny; she had some class. I feel very, very sorry for everybody concerned, but mostly for that little girl."
– Larry King

• "She had something magic ... This is a very tragic and sad day ... Personally I feel she did not recover from the loss of her son Daniel who was the love of her life."
– Paul Marciano, CEO of Guess jeans, in a statement to CNN

• "PETA is extremely upset by the news of Anna Nicole Smith's untimely death. She was a great friend to animals and used every opportunity to speak out against senseless cruelty. We always thought Anna Nicole was a perfect fit for PETA because, just like us, she not only hated cruelty to animals and loved her dog ... It is a tragedy when anyone passes away before their time, but with Anna Nicole, animals have lost a true hero and PETA has lost a good friend. We will miss her."
– People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, in a statement

• "E! Networks is deeply saddened by the tragic news of Anna Nicole Smith's death. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones."
– E!, which broadcast The Anna Nicole Show from Aug. 2002 - Feb. 2004

• "Today, Anna Nicole Smith's grief-stricken and tumultuous personal life came to an end. Anna came to our Company as a customer, but she departs it as a friend .... Anna knew both the joy of giving life, and the heartache of losing a child. We pray that she is granted the peace that eluded her more recent days on earth, and that she finds comfort in the presence of her son, Daniel."
– Alex Goen, CEO of Trimspa, for whom Smith was a spokesmodel, in a statement