US actress Kimmarie Johnson, who starred in Beverly Hills, 90210, dies aged 50
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Kimmarie Johnson, who has appeared alongside A-list actors in Beverly Hills, 90210 and more, has died aged 50.
Johnson died on October 27 after suffering a “heart event”, her family confirmed to multiple US outlets on Friday.
US actress Kimmarie Johnson has died at aged 50. Mark Davis/Getty Images
The actor and model’s niece, Rhonda Scott, revealed Johnson was taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital where doctors diagnosed her with a “heart aneurysm condition”.
“She radiated a light so strong and bright,” Scott told People on Friday.
“People who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy. We will miss her tremendously and will continue to honour her life forever.”
Born Kim Marie Johnson, the young model and university student started acting at age 20. In 1998, she made her TV debut appearing in Beverly Hills, 90210 alongside late stars Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty.
Shortly after she appeared alongside Pamela Anderson in Beverly Hills satire V.I.P.
Other credits include comedy Dude, Where’s My Car? alongside Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.
At age 16, Johnson competed in and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA pageant with no prior pageantry training or experience. She went on to compete in the 1993 Miss USA pageant finishing in the top five.
Kimmarie Johnson (left) in Dude, Where’s My Car? YouTube/@20thCenturyStudios
The late actress has worked alongside Ashton Kutcher, Seann William Scott and Pamela Anderson. YouTube/@20thCenturyStudios
She took some time off from acting after the birth of her son, Cameron Nino, in 2003, and in 2006 was voted Actress of the Month by the Independent Filmmakers Alliance.
Over the next three years, Johnson moved into theatre work, landing several lead roles in various productions including, The Next Stage, The Puppet Show, and appeared in a stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
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