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Toukie Smith, Model and '227' Actress, Dies at 74
Smith, who shared twin sons with Robert De Niro, had battled multiple sclerosis.
Filed November 9, 2026 · 📍 Hollywood, CA 90028
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- Toukie Smith, known for the sitcom '227,' died at 74
- She had a long battle with multiple sclerosis
- She shared twin sons with Robert De Niro
Toukie Smith, the model and actress best known for her role on the sitcom "227," has died at 74 [1].
Smith died after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, NTD News reported [2]. She shared twin sons with her former partner, actor Robert De Niro [3].
Before acting, Smith built a career as a model. On "227," the 1980s NBC comedy, she became a familiar face to millions of American families.
Spotlight sends condolences to her family and friends.
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