A Chronicle of the 39-year-old Anna Nicole Smith’s life follows below

Nov. 28, 1967: Smith born as Vicki Lynn Hogan in Houston.

April 4, 1985: Smith marries fellow fast-food worker Billy Wayne Smith (they later separated in 1987 and divorced in 1993).

Jan. 22, 1986: Smith gives birth to son Daniel Wayne Smith.

1993: Smith named Playboy Playmate of the Year and signs contract to replace Claudia Schiffer as the official model of Guess clothing.

June 27, 1994: At age 26, Smith marries Texas billionaire ...