Toukie Smith, Model and ‘227’ Actress, Dies at 74

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Model and actress Toukie Smith, best known for her role on NBC's “227,” died Nov. 4 at age 74 following a battle with multiple sclerosis. A prominent figure in fashion and television, Smith worked with leading international designers and helped advance Black representation in the modeling industry.

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