Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50: 90210 actress was diagnosed with heart aneurysm condition
Hills, 90210 and Dude, Where’s My Car? , has died at 50. According to her family, Johnson died on November 4 after doctors diagnosed a “heart aneurysm condition” following an October 27 medical emergency at her Los Angeles home. Her niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ that Johnson was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital after the “heart event,” and that she passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon. ‘ In…
Kimmarie Johnson, a former actress from the popular TV series "90210," has passed away at the age of 50. Her family announced her death on November 4 following a medical emergency at her Los Angeles residence on October 27. The condition that led to her demise was reportedly a heart aneurysm, according to her niece, Rhonda Scott, who provided this information to TMZ.
Johnson was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in a critical condition after the "heart event." She was later pronounced dead on Wednesday afternoon. Scott described her aunt as "radiating a light so strong and bright," emphasizing that the family would continue to honor her life. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Johnson was the youngest of three children. She pursued her education in elementary education and child psychology at California University of Pennsylvania before moving to New York City.
After college, Johnson embarked on a career as a flight attendant on international routes. During this time, she was discovered by a modeling agency. Johnson then competed in beauty pageants, ultimately winning the title of Miss Pennsylvania USA in 1993 and making it to the finals at Miss USA. Johnson transitioned into a screen acting career, making her debut in "Beverly Hills, 90210" shortly after.
Over the course of two decades, she appeared in numerous shows and films, including "V.I.P." and "Dude, Where's My Car?" Among her other credits were independent movies such as "Break A Leg," "Gang Warz," "Spanish Fly," and "Shadow Fury." Her final acting role was in the 2017 episode of "Tucker's War."
Prior to her acting career, Johnson took a break to care for her son, who was born in 2003. After a few years, she returned to acting and participated in stage productions, notably an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol." In 2011, she founded the skincare company SkinGlow by Kimmarie, which she operated until her passing. Johnson last appeared publicly at the Los Angeles premiere of "Michael" earlier this year.
Johnson is survived by her 23-year-old son, Cameron.
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