# Toukie Smith Dead: '227' Actor & Former Partner Of Robert De Niro Was 74

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-10 00:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.9

## Intelligence Brief
"Toukie Smith Dead: '227' Actor & Former Partner Of Robert De Niro Was 74" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Entertainment sector, tracked across 5 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by KCCI, Nine.com.au, Los Angeles Times and Complex. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Toukie Smith Dead: '227' Actor & Former Partner Of Robert De Niro Was 74?
Coverage spiked when 5 independent newsrooms published 7 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Former, Actor, Robert, Smith, Partner, Was, Dead, Niro, Toukie

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLWT | Top Runway model, '227' actress, dies at 74 after 'long, courageous battle' with MS | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQOWRwTUhSNFhmMVdVV3dFeUphQXVoZ29BeTFra2pleUVBS19wM1NibmlENTVJdkg5YTZMVWxXcVdEUmFRNVU3VGFXcDlCYXo5VVNEXzBnSEVQYjZJOHNud1VyYkIwTnhMTmpaSHNMOE9LaWdva0lSVllydTMxek5QQ1ZHajNoS0Y0dHFYT1otRkU?oc=5) |
| KCCI | Top Runway model, '227' actress, dies at 74 after 'long, courageous battle' with MS | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOUmlBYzFUcUkyYVNrbDRxODA2NkI3RGhZa2hUU2ZiLURYZzZMZDdrN2tIanA2bTFYNEdVTFlBRDNEaHVBcWI5bS1GY2xOejBFMzdWODZrRDNVT0YtN1VtQUJCQ09MUEUySmx2eTNZYW5sci1zb3RSM0JjWmpwa2tCRV9CMGQ0b1I1MUFvemNkS3k?oc=5) |
| Nine.com.au | Toukie Smith, Robert De Niro’s ex and mother of two of his children, dies after ‘long battle’ | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxPc1JJVTFfZlRPT1RXS2RUNXRuempLQmJOQUhtQWNGLXJ3ZlBBc0hfUXdCcjJXVS1xanJ6eTNNRGNLYm1GdUgzdl9KUVhqVkNMY1ZBNXc5aUdYeTR4Snd6MnI1VFJwbjB3MUtPZWZmajVDeEF0UkdZMy1IT3VFNWhaSGlQREZWZDBZRkNxbzk2dDJZUUlIM0FFSmlGejBVNnhVRjB0MVNQSF9RSjFRbWFrZGJFS3Zvb01DT2tKQTl2RGt1c1pHcnl5UFNJQXVpdm42UDVVOA?oc=5) |
| Los Angeles Times | Toukie Smith, model and actor known for her role on ‘227,’ dies at 74 | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPZWs2eDI0SGE5N1VNRU9KM2cyY3JaS21Rc2lzMmlZSWtCMWFQaXhZekc3MXJjSTNReVFjSjd3Q0hKQVV5alFXbVNQWER2MlpZUUNlTlhsMjllSXdldVhIWm0tOHkxMXhHeC1oZnQ0VERHMHJhRV9kRmtEOExnc25LMGlLU3hMTlVmUnczTkJ5ZnUtYnZJUTlR?oc=5) |
| Complex | '227' Star Toukie Smith, Mother of Robert De Niro's Twins, Dead at 74 | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNeVNnbWZfdWZXWXlPTERGbzdYY2ZsbHZlX1QyOUM5UzN5SmlOQmluc2h6VkxsSGRhSnAxYXFuNm5hdlNpNHFxZUpGVWZDc1lfWTRfazExRjd4N1dJTmdMc1BKbzdQVEdOSkxWUHdVX3FsQXd2Y1Z0bF8tZFpnTmg0dDJ3OTZnN0pobGotVWtmSQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Robert De Niro's ex Toukie Smith dies aged 74 as their children pay heartbreaking tribute | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPaDluTlAzLWFTcHYyTFhvdk1OU3Q0TTVhN0JGQ29QZnV2YUxkMll6a3U2em5aZm1PVmdyWDNaOVI5bWJjSFNJWGxhMU9MWFR1U1JqbTRONGR2NWl5QUo2bVN5VkhBbjFVM2ZCd3F4a0dXalRua2hEd3dHdTFjTUFzaFdNRkhuMk5uWFFHdHNjbnJoRFNuamN4dzdOTWV4bFFZRnNtcDNhbHEzaHVwUkVDZDQ5T0FtQlE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Toukie Smith, model and actor known for her role on '227,' dies at 74 | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNSUxCZ2JILWoxWEc3SnhzSDNCS2U2MzdEZElWSzhFS2JtREJ0TFQyb2wzV0d3dWVSOEFuRUtZaHBsR1c0b0JHRXdndU5LaHNPMEQ3WE15dlhxZWFJMmFycmJYUkRmNm9neWJGOV8yMUhYcEZHSkhUd0RReWFWQW5ad3gxQ2dXWmRPNG5EQVZMUGFiS2NHV2lUY2YzYXZCai1DLXdaRnRaX0RMQ0V5MlBJSV9zUlZkNGtWaWc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Toukie Smith—Model, Actress and Robert De Niro's Ex—Dead at 74 | 2026-11-09 21:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxOZDctRzdELU5oc2xTTmJoRTdaRjdfSjNfazdOTXhwUDhRZllfSnlwa0lDRzk3bHNWQnNaR1ppbmp3OG9LNW82WjNRdTNYSnRUZ25sTlladnBBM0JuVjhYR3k1b05aampPeHFGM0FoVWcyTk5JMHpkSnZ6UmF5X2tGLUxSTTI3VHB5bi00ZjVIbzlvcUdqTF9EdHVqcDlTWkJ4WUt2MnFySFo4RTRlWnJzalVQVDNpd280RktsZW1B?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-11-10/toukie-smith-dead-227-actor-former-partner-of-robert-de-niro-was-74*
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