Entrepreneur honoree B. Smith attends the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 in Washington. showcased her knack for defining lifestyle trends, has died. She passed from Alzheimer’s disease at her Long Island Home, according to her family.
Known throughout her career by her first initial, Smith had her own home collection at Bed Bath and Beyond and other retailers wrote three home entertaining books. She covered her battle with early onset Alzheimer’s in another book written with her husband,“It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith. B.
Barbara Elaine Smith was born on August 24, 1949 in Pennsylvania. She went by B. Smith throughout her career, which was marked early by becoming the first African American woman to grace the cover of Mademoiselle in July 1976. She went on to be featured on 15 magazine covers during her modeling career
On TV, B. Smith focused on food, exploring everything from teen snacks to red snapper. Smith was also a regular and popular guest on the Today show. Roker saluted her today with an Instagram post that showed a
Alzheimer disease is an extremely frightening disease. I applaud this woman for trying to advocate & encourage for early testing. I'm sure she will be missed by all whom she has touched w/her grace and dignity.
She was the epitome of elegance, style and grace. She was an author and entrepreneur. May she RIP.
Very sad 😢
So Sad...!!!! 😪💔
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