Anna Nicole Smith Paternity Hearing/Autopsy Today

UPDATE:  Judge denies request to take an emergency DNA test from Anna Nicole's body to help determine the biological father of her daughter, Dannielynn. He did, however, request that her body be preserved pending the February 20 paternity hearing over Dannielynn. CNN reports large amounts of prescription drugs were found in her hotel room. 

Just one day after her death, Anna Nicole's autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of her death. A news conference will be held later today. An emergency hearing started around 9am to see if a DNA sample can be taken from her corpse to find out who the father of her baby is.

Larry Birkhead is still claiming he is the father of 5 month old Dannielyn, not Anna's companion, attorney Howard K. Stern.

Dannielynn, 5 months, is currently in the Bahamas being cared for by Shane Gibson's mother. Gibson is the Bahamas' Immigration Minister.

The tragic death of the 39 year old Playmate is still uncertain. There are a number of posibilites surrounding her death which include:

Cardiac compromise
Pulmonary embolism
Medication interaction
Infection
Drug Overdose

We will keep you updated as the day progresses.

Posted 10:30am EST 02-09-2007

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