Obituary of Anna Deavere Smith

Anna Deavere Smith

Anna Smith (born September 18th, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an TV Actress who was best known for her notable role as Gloria Akalitus in the cable TV series "Nurse Jackie". Anna died on May 19th, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of an accident in a bubble bath. She was 74 years old.

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Anna Deavere Smith Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Smith, Anna
Common Name: Anna Deavere Smith
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth Date: September 18, 1950
Age: 74
Occupation: TV Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

Anna's Family Tree

Birth Name: Anna Deavere Smith
Father: Deaver Young Smith, Jr.
Mother: Anna Rosalind Smith (née Young)
Brother(s):

Sibling: four

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on September 18th Born in 1950 Born in Maryland

Quotable Quotes:

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

"Do you want to be an artist so the whole world would look at you, or do you want to be an artist because you want to use your ability to attract attention, to have the world see itself through you differently?" (IMDB)

"I know she is going to have to pay a high price, and that there is little joy when you go to the snack bar and they are out of chocolate."

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."

"Anna Smith's life and death remain a mystery, but we will always remember her amazing courage and kindness. (V)"

"Anna Smith lived a life filled with love, kindness, and selflessness, leaving an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Ms. Anna Smith still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.