Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead struggled with a disability called strabismus, also known as hypertropia or crossed eyes — where one eye turns inward. 

Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn’s father, had been proactive in seeking medical attention for Dannielynn, explaining he had taken her to the doctor since she was a few months old. 

“She has strabismus, which is a turning in of one of her eyes and it’s something that we’ve been looking out for for a while,” her father, Larry, told Entertainment Tonight via People.

Strabismus, affecting up to 5 percent of all children, is described as a vision condition where a person cannot align both eyes simultaneously under normal conditions. 

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead and Dannielynn’s dad Larry Birkhead. (Source: Twitter)

Dannielynn’s experience with strabismus has led to the use of an eye patch to manage the condition. Larry took numerous measures to help Dannielynn feel more at ease with the procedure, like exposing her to a pirate doll and reassuring her that it’s fine to wear a patch. 

Larry expressed, “I got her a little pirate doll to show her that people wear patches, and it’s okay.”

When discussing the potential of surgery as a corrective measure for strabismus, Larry expressed reluctance due to personal experiences with the loss of loved ones during medical procedures. 

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Having lost Anna, her son Daniel Wayne Smith, and his father, Larry remained understandably cautious about subjecting Dannielynn to surgery. Despite the hesitation, he is committed to exploring all options for correcting the condition while being mindful of the emotional toll that medical interventions can take.

Addressing speculation regarding the influence of Anna’s drug dependency during pregnancy on Dannielynn’s condition, Larry refuted such claims. 

Consulting with doctors, he highlighted that the opinions received indicated it was doubtful that drug dependency played a role in causing strabismus. Instead, genetic factors are considered a more plausible explanation. 

Larry had been proactive in seeking medical advice and had consistently questioned healthcare professionals about potential links between Anna’s medications and Dannielynn’s condition, with the agreement being that a genetic predisposition was more likely.

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead is 17

Dannielynn was born on September 7, 2006, in Nassau, Bahamas. Initially known as Dannielynn Hope Marshall Stern, her birth sparked a paternity battle between Howard K. Stern, whom Anna initially claimed to be the father.

However, Larry disputed that claim and insisted on a DNA test to ascertain the truth. Unfortunately, before the paternity matter was settled, Anna, Dannielynn’s mother, passed away on February 8, 2007, at the age of 39, due to an accidental drug overdose. 

In April 2007, a DNA test confirmed Larry as Dannielynn’s biological father. Larry, upon learning the results, publicly declared, “I’m the father,” expressing gratitude for the support he received.

When the results were out Stern was cooperative and hugged Larry outside the courthouse, expressing a commitment to ensuring the best interests of Dannielynn.

Where is Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead now?

As of the latest updates, Dannielynn, the daughter of the late Anna, is leading a relatively normal life that includes typical childhood experiences. 

Reports from E! News suggested that Dannielynn is actively engaged in her school life, enjoying the routine of education while also participating in family trips to places like Dollywood and Disney World. 

Beyond the academic sphere, Dannielynn has cultivated some unique interests, such as playing the violin and engaging with social media through platforms like Snapchat. 

On significant occasions like her mother’s death anniversary, Dannielynn, along with her father Larry, commemorates the day by sharing a moment of reflection over cake, keeping the memory of her late mother alive through Larry’s heartfelt stories.

Anna Nicole Smith’s son Daniel Wayne Smith died 3 days after Dannielynn Birkhead’s birth

Dannielynn’s half-brother, Daniel Wayne Smith was born to Smith and her first husband, Billy Smith, on January 22, 1985. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother, Virgie Arthur, in Texas after his parents’ separation in 1987. 

At 16, he stepped into the spotlight, making appearances on his mother’s reality show, The Anna Nicole Show, and even trying his hand at acting in two of her films, Skyscraper and To The Limit.

Anna Nicole Smith’s son Daniel Wayne Smith. (Source: Twitter)

Tragically, Daniel’s life was cut short at the age of 20 when he succumbed to a combination of drugs, including methadone and antidepressants on September 10, 2006.

He passed away in his hospital room while visiting his mother, who had just given birth to his half-sister, Dannielynn, when he passed away. He died three days after Dannielynn’s birth.

Anna Nicole Smith died months after her son

Anna died on February 8, 2007, months after the death of her son at the age of 39. She as d unresponsive at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. 

The circumstances surrounding her death were complex and troubling, as revealed by the subsequent investigation led by Broward County Medical Examiner Joshua Perper. 

The wife of Anna’s bodyguard, equipped with emergency medical training, initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a lengthy 15 minutes before her husband took over. 

The investigation, conducted in collaboration with Seminole police and independent forensic experts, determined that her cause of death was “combined drug intoxication,” with chloral hydrate, a sleeping medication, identified as the primary contributor. 

Notably, no illegal drugs were detected in her system, and the official report ruled out homicide, suicide, or natural causes as the cause of death.

Anna Nicole Smith. (Source: Twitter)

Perper’s detailed findings shed light on the complex cocktail of prescription drugs that played a role in Anna’s accidental overdose. The sedative chloral hydrate, exacerbated by the presence of benzodiazepines such as Klonopin, Ativan, Serax, and Valium, proved to be a lethal combination. 

The situation was further complicated by the inclusion of Benadryl and Topamax, both of which intensified the sedative effects of the primary drugs. 

Contrary to rumors, methadone was only found in Smith’s bile, suggesting ingestion days before her death and ruling it out as a contributing factor. 

The autopsy report uncovered additional health issues, including abscesses on her buttocks, likely from prior injections of vitamin B12 and human growth hormone. 

A startling revelation emerged during the investigation, pointing to the fact that eight of the eleven drugs in Anna’s system, including chloral hydrate, were prescribed to Howard K. Stern, not her. 

Moreover, two prescriptions were attributed to “Alex Katz,” and another was in the name of Dr. Khristine Eroshevich, a friend and psychiatrist of Anna. The funeral was held on March 2, 2007, in the Bahamas.

Shantel VanSanten is a model and actress best known on television as Quinn James in the CW adolescent drama series One Tree Hill, as Becca Butcher in the Amazon Prime Original The Boys, and as Julie Swagger, the wife of lead character Bob Lee Swagger in the USA Network series Shooter. 

She has also starred in films such as The Final Destination, You and I, and Something Wicked. During the fourth and fifth seasons of the CBS procedural series FBI, VanSanten played Special Agent Nina Chase when series actress Missy Peregrym was pregnant and went on maternity leave from 2022 to 2023.

In the FBI, Chase was pregnant and as a result, she left her team to take care of herself as well as the baby. This also meant the departure of VanSanten from the show.

This soon led to the speculation that VanSanten was pregnant in real life and her pregnancy was written into the show. Here is all we know about it.

Rumors of Shantel VanSanten being pregnant

It was reported by MediaMass that VanSanten was pregnant after she was spotted with what seems to be a baby bulge while out on a dinner date. They noted that she was with her boyfriend having a romantic dinner date.

A source revealed that she made toast two times and she drank water instead of wine. They noted that it was unusual to make a toast with “anything but a full glass of wine.”

The actress’s publicist did not verify or dispute the charges. According to the outlet, her publicists said, “ “I do not comment on her personal life.”

Unfortunately, this has just increased curiosity about VanSanten’s claimed pregnancy.

VanSanten never made any statements regarding her being pregnant. But later, the tabloid confirmed that they were false. 

As said before, the speculations of her being pregnant started after her character, Chase, got pregnant on FBI. FBI is a CBS crime drama series that follows the personal and professional lives of agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations’ criminal branch in New York City. 

VanSanten played Chase, an FBI Special Agent who took over for Maggie Bell after she was exposed to sarin gas on the job. Chase, who joined the FBI in season 4, also works as an undercover agent and, in season 5, begins a romance with her fellow FBI agent, Stuart Scola.

Chase confessed she was pregnant with Scola’s kid less than a year into their relationship in season 5, episode 6 titled ‘Double Bind.’ Chase informs her boyfriend that she discovered she was pregnant the night before. 

She then confirms that Scola is her baby’s father. When Scola inquires whether Chase intends to retain the baby, she answers, “I don’t know,” before concluding the discussion.

Later in the episode, Chase says that she is quitting the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s criminal section to join the white-collar division. FBI executive producer Rick Eid said to TV Insider in November 2022 that Chase’s pregnancy was a means for VanSanten to take a break from the FBI while still maintaining her relationship with Scola. 

“We didn’t want to kill Nina off. She’s been an incredible addition to the show, and intertwining her story with Scola’s allows us to keep her character alive,” Eid commented. “It also gives Scola’s character another dimension; he’s now facing fatherhood on top of being an FBI Agent.” 

He added, “Though Nina is leaving the team, she’s still an FBI agent, and her relationship with Scola will continue in some capacity. We’ll see her again soon.”

Chase returned to the FBI in the April 2023 crossover event with FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, and FBI: International, where she was shot while assisting the Fly Team in storming a residence in Italy where terrorists were residing. Chase survives the shooting, and Scola pays her a visit to the hospital to see how she and their baby are doing. 

Scola asked Chase, “How do you feel?” to which the latter responded, “I’ve been better.” Scola asked about the baby and Chase said, “I think so,” as she placed her boyfriend’s hand on her baby bump.

Scola felt the baby kicking and then he confessed that he loved Chase. Chase responded through tears, “I love you. A lot.”

Shantel VanSanten’s boyfriend 2023

VanSanten has not revealed anything about having a boyfriend in 2023. Therefore, it is safe to speculate that she is currently single.

That being said, it is possible that she is dating someone and is keeping her relationship under wraps. So, unless the actress confirms her dating history or relationship status, everything is mere speculation.

In the past, VanSanten was married to her boyfriend of four years, Victor Webster. After meeting on the set of Love Blossom, a Hallmark Channel film in which VanSanten’s character worked with Webster’s character to reach a production deadline for a new perfume after her father died, the two became friends. 

Soon, the friendship turned into a romantic relationship. The pair were happily in love with VanSanten’s boyfriend often gushing about her.

Webster did not hesitate to show off his girlfriend on Instagram, sharing about how much he loved her. They celebrated their fourth anniversary in February 2021 and Webster took to Instagram to congratulate his partner.

He wrote, “Happy 4 years of being stuck with me @therealshantel Seems like a lifetime, a wonderfully adventure-filled lifetime already. Through thick and thin, ups and downs, and everything the world has tried to throw at us, you’ve still managed to put up with me. Love you babe, happy anniversary.”

That same month, he asked her to marry him. They hiked 2000ft to the top of the mountain where Webster had told her that he loved her for the first time.

He proposed to her to which, VanSaten said yes. She wrote on her Instagram at the time, “I didn’t say anything for awhile, not out of suspense although it would have been a good prank, but because my legs stopped working, I had to sit down and I couldn’t stop crying and kissing him … I forgot to say anything at all … BUT OBVIOUSLY I SAID YES!!! I can’t wait to spend FOR-EV-ER with my best friend!!!!”

The pair later married three times, the first time at Pasadena City Hall in California on the anniversary of VanSanten’s grandparents. VanSanten and her husband got married again in Napa, California, in October 2021. 

They arranged a third wedding in Minnesota for her family members who were unable to travel to the ceremony. By the looks of it, VanSanten and her husband seemed like a happy couple, someone excited to spend the rest of their lives together. 

However, the duo called it quits after less than two years of marriage. According to the court documents collected by People, Webster filed for divorce in January 2023.

They listed their date of separation as January 10, 2023. However, they have not stated the reason for their divorce. Similarly, it is unknown if their divorce has been finalized or not. 

Chris Galya doesn’t have a wife yet. However, he has been in a romantic relationship with his longtime girlfriend and soon-to-be wife, Heather Catania, a media maker and digital content creator.

In 2020, the pair announced the exciting news of their engagement on Instagram. Chris shared a photo of them with Catania showing off her ring on his Instagram account, writing, “got a wifey for Christmas,” on December 27, 2020.

On the other hand, Catania shared the same picture and noted, “She said YES.” The fans and followers congratulated the couple for their new beginning and sent them well wishes.

Chris Galya and his soon-to-be wife Heather Catania. (Source: Instagram)

With a wedding ceremony pending, the question on everyone’s mind is when the couple will officially embark on the journey of holy matrimony. 

As the pair continues to share their love story through social media, fans eagerly await any hints or announcements regarding their impending marriage. 

That being said, while the exact details of their relationship, including how and when they met, it appears like the pair has been together since 2012, as Catania appeared for the first time on Chris’ Instagram in 2012.

Since then, Catania has appeared numerous times on Chris’ Instagram and has not shied away from sharing a glimpse of their relationship with the world.

Who are Chris Galya’s parents — How old is he?

Chris was born on August 23, 1987, in New Jersey, USA, to his father John Galya, and his mother Denise Galya. He is currently 36 years old. 

His father, John, was a lawyer, while his mother, Denise, worked as a waitress. In addition to his parents, Chris has a brother named Vinny Galya, who works as a physical education teacher at the elementary level. 

The actor is of American nationality and Italian descent. His early passion for acting sparked during his childhood, leading him to participate in the drama club at his high school. 

Chris Galya’s famous movies and TV shows

Chris’ professional acting debut came in the movie Momma’s Man in 2008, where he portrayed the role of Teen Boy 2. 

However, it was his portrayal of Tony Chiccolini in the TV series Jessie from 2011 to 2015 that pushed him into the limelight. His performance in the series garnered widespread recognition and immense love from both audiences and critics alike.

Beyond Jessie, the 36-year-old actor has made appearances in various TV series, including Pipers Picks TV, Piper’s QUICK Picks, KARtv, On-the-Spot Interview, Radio Disney Music Awards, Awesomeness TV, and even the iconic Family Guy among others. 

His journey into films is equally noteworthy, with standout roles in the 2013 movie Isolated, where he portrayed the character Ambassador for Peace, and Dead Trigger, where he played Chris Northon. Additionally, in 2021, he appeared in the film Sweet as Shane.

Who is Chris Galya’s girlfriend Heather Catania?

Chris’s girlfriend, Heather Catania, is a social media manager, and digital and brand strategist currently serving as the Brand Strategy for Creative Disrupters. Moreover, she is also the founder of Social Fleur and First House, a Luxury Marketing & Business Consultancy. 

Born and raised in a suburb of New York City, Catania attended Boston University, making the Dean’s List in her first year. She later earned a BFA in Photography, Commercial Design, and Art Theory from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. 

At just 18, she caught the attention of Central St. Martins School of Art & Design in London, becoming one of the sixty globally selected students for the highly competitive fashion photography program. She later went to The Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design.

At 19, she secured an internship at PAPER Magazine and worked with Fashion Editor Mickey Boardman in assisting on cover shoots featuring prominent figures like Kelis, Johnny Knoxville, and Maya Rudolph. 

Furthermore, she started as a Beauty Intern at NYLON and swiftly rose to Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Marvin Scott Jarrett. Her roles included scouting models, producing photo shoots, working with renowned figures like Terry Richardson, and contributing her own photos to the magazine. 

Within a year, she became NYLON’s first Bookings Editor, overseeing cover shoots and fashion editorials with celebrities like Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart, Nicole Richie, Mary Kate Olsen, Zac Efron, Diddy, and Jonah Hill.

Heather’s journey continued with creative rebranding efforts at JANE Magazine at Condé Nast before she earned freelance positions at ELLE and Details Magazine. 

Her talents were recognized at Harper’s Bazaar, where she became Acting Senior Bookings Editor, collaborating with esteemed photographers such as Peter Lindbergh, Terry Richardson, Karl Lagerfeld, and Carter Smith.

Beyond publishing, she extended her influence into branded campaigns for top-tier fashion clients, including Samsung, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Coach, Steve Madden, H&M, Bloomingdale’s, Marc Jacobs, Nike, Uniqlo, Nokia, Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, and Urban Outfitters. She also played a crucial role in strategizing a comprehensive E-Commerce build-out for Bloomingdales.