Toukie Smith Dies at 74: A Look at Her Modelling and Acting Career

Toukie Smith, the American model and actress known for playing Eva Rawley on the sitcom 227, died in New York on November 4, 2026, aged 74. The account says she died from complications of multiple sclerosis. Born Doris A. Smith in Philadelphia, she began modelling in 1972 and worked with major fashion designers. She also appeared in magazines including Vogue, ELLE and Ebony, and acted in films such as Talkin’ Dirty After Dark and The Preacher’s Wife. Smith was the sister of fashion designer Willi Smith. She and actor Robert De Niro were partners from 1988 to 1996 and had twin sons. No publicly verified figure for her net worth is provided.

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