Actress Kimmarie Johnson Dead at 50 After Heart Event

Actress Kimmarie Johnson Dead at 50 After Heart Event

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Actress Kimmarie Johnson, best known for her roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Dude, Where’s My Car?”, has died at the age of 50 after suffering a heart aneurysm. Johnson passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon after her heart stopped following a medical event, according to her niece Rhonda Scott. Scott told TMZ that Johnson had a “heart event” on October 27 at her home in Los Angeles and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a “heart aneurysm condition.”

Johnson Started Her Career as a Beauty Queen

Johnson began her career as a beauty queen, winning the title of Miss Pennsylvania in 1992 and competing in the 1993 Miss USA pageant. After graduating college, she worked as a model and a flight attendant before moving to Los Angeles in 1996 to pursue acting. Her first television role came in 1998 when she landed a part as Judy in an episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210.” She also appeared on the TV series “V.I.P.”, starring Pamela Anderson.

Johnson Secured Her Most Recognized Role in a Comedy Film

In 2000, Johnson secured her most recognized role as the “Jumpsuit Chick” in the comedy film “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” starring Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner. She also appeared in several art house films, including “Break A Leg,” “Gang Warz,” “Spanish Fly,” “Shadow Fury,” and “The Summer of Massacre.” Her final screen role was in a 2017 episode of the television series “Tucker’s War.” Beyond acting, Johnson worked as a producer, serving as the executive producer for the 2005 film “The Last Eve,” which won the Best Action Feature Film Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. She also launched a skincare line called SkinGlow by Kimmarie in 2011.

Kimmarie Johnson, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, dies at 50

Final Public Appearances

In the weeks leading up to her death, Johnson was active on social media. Her final Instagram post, shared in August, featured her in a black coat patterned with silver florals. The previous month, she documented her time at an ESPN event for the network’s “Life in the W” docuseries. Her last red carpet appearance was on March 15 at Popsugar’s Awards Season Afterparty at the SkyBar Mondrian hotel. Johnson had not posted online since the summer, and news of her passing broke on Thursday.

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