E. Pierce Marshall Dies Unexpectedly at 67
 

E. Pierce Marshall, Who Feuded With Anna Nicole Smith Over Father's Oil Fortune, Dies at 67

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2113273

DALLAS Jun 23, 2006 (AP)— E. Pierce Marshall, who feuded for years with former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith over his father's oil fortune, has died, his spokesman said Friday. He was 67.

Marshall died unexpectedly Tuesday evening in the Dallas area from a brief and extremely aggressive infection, the family said in a written statement released through spokesman David Margulies. He declined to provide additional details.

"The family would politely request that their privacy be respected during this extremely difficult time as they grapple with this devastating loss," the statement said.

Smith married Texas oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II in 1994, when she was 26 and he was 89. He died the following year. Since then, E. Pierce Marshall has been locked in a legal battle over her entitlement to the estate.

The U.S. Supreme Court last month revived former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's pursuit of her late husband's oil fortune, ruling Monday that the one-time stripper deserves another day in court.

The case has had twists and turns. Smith won a $474 million judgment, which was cut to about $89 million and eventually reduced to zero.

"Mr. Marshall leaves behind a legacy of being, first and foremost, a remarkable husband, father and grandfather, a successful business visionary and a man of unrivaled perseverance and principle," the Margulies statement said.

It would seem that even God does special favors for blondes with big boobs!

The way is now clear for her and her baby yes?

I was wondering that myself. I would guess that due to recent developments in her case, it would have to be settled before Mr. Marshall's will can be executed.

have the fingerprinted the body yet? lol. a bitch gets desparate.

LOL! I was thinking the same way.

Not with all women...but God knows with that woman!

His estate could probably continue to contest her receipt of the money, because it was started before his death, but I am not absolutely sure.

What I am sure of, is that this is a big mess that is complicated by his death. If his father's estate is still tied up in litigation, his estate will still be open until the original case is resolved.

omg, i love you foe saying this!!!~ i stared at this post for like 5 minutes!!!~

I fail to understand why people dont like Anna Nicole (or trust her) :shrug:

As far as Im concerned, any woman who could do the things she probably had to do to get in that old goat's good graces DESERVES to be paid! :nod:

His estate likely could continue the suit pending against Anna Anna - fabulous Anna - Anna Nicole.

Having said that, the recent Sup. Ct. decision in favor of Federal Jurisdiction in this case along with perhaps the more attenuated heirs' desire to get the remaining money (if any) and not spend another $100,000 or more on legal fees - suggests the dropping of the suit or some sort of favorable settlement.

If they choose to continue this matter - I believe Anna N. must reestablish her case in the Calif. Bankruptcy Court - though I cannot remember the exact facts, etc. If so, that is a lengthy process.

Her credibility at the trial was called into question because of the servant's testimony and her own actions in that she was gone from him for long periods of time, etc. Plus, she was a hooker and they usually have credibility problems - though I tend to love them :cool: Finally, there was no established independent evidence that the old geezer actually intended her to have the money.

As far as what she had to do for it, a card laid is a card played. She knew what she was getting into and he showered her with millions of dollars in gifts :shrug: Plus, she says she loved him. So, why should you assume she was burdened by his affection - are you questioning her credibility there, which would be ironic :cool:

Im not saying any such thing! Im saying that the gal deserves to be compensated for bringing happiness to an old goat that he would not have otherwise had.

So that's what you meant by "As far as Im concerned, any woman who could do the things she probably had to do to get in that old goat's good graces DESERVES to be paid!"

:rolleyes:

Probably a stress-induced infection...bummer.

Anna Nicole Smith has credibility problems?!?! I'm shocked..... :rolleyes:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm pretty sure she would have been burdened by having to slob on a shriveled-up, 85 year-old sh____. Doesn't sound very appetizing to me! Although, dear Jason, I'm sure your response to this comment will be "don't knock it 'til you've tried it!" ;)

Anna Nicole Smith is a complete joke. What a tribute to womanhood everywhere.