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Tragic Death of Former Broadway Star Imani Smith in New Jersey Stabbing

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Imani Smith, a former child actress known for her role as Young Nala in Disney's 'The Lion King' on Broadway, was fatally stabbed in Edison, New Jersey, on December 21. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 9:15 a.m. and found the 26-year-old with severe injuries; she was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Jordan D. Jackson-Small, the father of Smith's 3-year-old son, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, indicating a prior relationship between the two. The community mourns her loss, with a GoFundMe raising over $70,000 to support her family.

Key Details: • Imani Smith was 26 years old at the time of her death. • The stabbing occurred at a residence on Grove Avenue in Edison, NJ. • Jordan D. Jackson-Small has been charged with first-degree murder. • A GoFundMe has raised over $70,000 for Smith's family.

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