Denis Ferrara, her longtime assistant, confirmed the news to EW.
She began her self-titled column inThe Daily Newsin 1976, later moving toNew York Newsdayand thenThe New York Post.
In a melancholy profile published inTheNew York Timesearlier this year, Smith lamented the changing landscape of celebrity journalism.
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In the past we were able to identify important people and stars."
As news of Smith’s death spread, theTodayshow’s Al Rokerpaid tribute to heron Twitter.
“I was fortunate enough to work with the amazing Liz Smith,” he wrote.
“During my time at WNBC she was nothing short fabulous.
Liz passed away at the age of 94 and with her, a piece New York.”
