Dec 25, 2025 · Imani Dia Smith, who appeared in “The Lion King,” died after she was stabbed at a home in Edison, the authorities said. A man faces murder charges related to the incident.

Dec 27, 2025 · Imani Smith, who once played a young Nala in Disney’s “The Lion King” on Broadway, has died, according to the Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecutor’s Office.

Dec 24, 2025 · Imani Smith, Former ‘Lion King’ Broadway Actress, Dies in Alleged Homicide at 26 "Imani had her whole life ahead of her. She was a vivacious, loving and fiercely talented …

Dec 25, 2025 · Broadway star is found stabbed to death in New Jersey home as cops charge her boyfriend with murder Imani Smith was the mother to a 3-year-old son

Dec 25, 2025 · The family of Imani Dia Smith, 26, who starred in "The Lion King" on Broadway as a child, said she was stabbed to death by her boyfriend.

Dec 26, 2025 · Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in Broadway's The Lion King, died on Dec. 21 after being fatally stabbed at a residence in New Jersey, police confirmed. A suspect …

Dec 24, 2025 · ‘Lion King’ Child Star Imani Smith Dies at 26 Authorities say the former Broadway performer died after a stabbing in New Jersey. A suspect has since been charged.

Dec 24, 2025 · Imani Dia Smith, who previously starred as Young Nala on Broadway in Disney’s Lion King, has tragically died at the age of 25. Smith was killed by her boyfriend, Jordan …

A GoFundMe page set up in Imani Dia Smith's name has already raised more than $46,000 in funds for her family Former Broadway actress Imani Dia Smith died on Sunday, Dec. 21 in …

Dec 25, 2025 · Former child actress of The Lion King on Broadway, Imani Smith, has reportedly died at 25. According to reports, her boyfriend has been charged with murder. Read to know …