“Snake man” dies after prolonged illness
A well known personality known as “snake man” is dead. On Sunday, fifty-nine year old Reynaldo Smith lost his battle with AIDS and around ten thirty that morning he died inside the shed in which he lived on North Front Street. According to a close friend, Smith became gravely ill a month ago but refused to eat or drink. The source told News Five that Smith knew he was dying and his last request was to see his thirteen year old daughter. Smith died shortly after a visit from the young girl.
