'227' Actor & Former Partner Of Robert De Niro Was 74
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Toukie Smith, known for her role as Eva Rawley on NBC's sitcom 227 and appearances on Miami Vice, has died at age 74 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
- Smith's career included recurring roles on Miami Vice in the late 1980s, a series regular role on 227 during its final season, and appearances in several 1990s films such as The Preacher’s Wife and Joe’s Apartment.
- In addition to acting, Smith was a successful model who worked with prominent designers, including her brother Willi Smith, a noted costume designer.
- She was the former partner of Robert De Niro from 1988 to 1996, and they shared twin children, Airyn and Julian, born via in vitro fertilization and surrogate.
- Smith is survived by her children, brother Norman Smith-Harllee, and nephew Eliazar Smith-Harllee.
