‘Lion King’ actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Imani Smith is known for playing Young Nala in ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway. PICS COURTESY/D23

Imani Smith, known for playing Young Nala in Disney's popular ‘The Lion King' on Broadway, has passed away in an alleged homicide after being stabbed on December 21.

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support the late actor's parents.

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