American model and actress Tookie Smith, the former partner of famous actor Robert De Niro and the mother of his twin children, has passed away at the age of 74. She passed away on November 4, in a hospital in New York, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The news was announced by her children, Irene and Julian De Niro, who expressed their grief over the loss of their mother in a statement.

Irene also paid a touching tribute on social media, posting a childhood photo alongside her mother, alongside which she wrote: "I will always love you, mom."

Tookie Smith was known to the public not only for her modeling and acting career, but also for her relationship with Robert De Niro. The couple began dating in 1988 and, although they separated in 1994, they became parents to twins in October 1995, via surrogate mother.

Smith built a successful career in the fashion industry, starting her modeling career in 1972. She worked with prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Ebony, as well as with famous fashion names including Thierry Mugler and Issey Miyake. In 1978, she was named Bloomingdale's Model of the Year.

On television, she became particularly known for her role as Eve in the comedy series 227, while also appearing in Miami Vice and several film productions, including The Preacher's Wife.

Despite her fame and relationship with one of Hollywood's most famous actors, Smith had always chosen to keep her private life out of the public eye.

Her passing has particularly affected her family, while her memory remains linked to a long career in fashion and television.

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