Anna Nicole Smith had a close relationship with her late son, Daniel Wayne Smith. The late Playboy model, who died 18 years ago, welcomed Daniel with her then-husband Billy Smith on Jan. 22, 1986.

As mentioned before, Anna Nicole was experiencing deep grief and major upheaval in her life at the time of her passing. Daniel’s death at the age of just 20 was reportedly beyond devastating to her.

After Daniel's death, Anna Nicole decided to name her daughter Dannielynn in his honor. But she would never be the same. Anna Nicole had Daniel when she was 18 and raised him largely on her own.

NASSAU, Bahamas — The 20-year-old son of Anna Nicole Smith died while visiting his mother in the hospital where the reality-TV star and former Playboy playmate had given birth last week, a Bahamas ...

Anna Nicole Smith led an active romantic life in the public eye throughout her 39 years. Find out more about her former spouses and the father of the daughter she left behind here.

Smith additionally welcomed a son, Daniel, with cook Billy Wayne Smith, a year after the two wed in 1985. Daniel tragically died from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 20.

Anna Nicole Smith had a close relationship with her late son, Daniel Wayne Smith. The late Playboy model, who died 18 years ago, welcomed Daniel with her then-husband Billy Smith on Jan. 22, 1986.

Reader discretion is advised. Anna Nicole Smith’s son, Daniel Wayne Smith, was 20 years old when he died of a drug overdose on September 10, 2006.