American actress and model Kimmarie Johnson has passed away at the age of 50. The screen star, who featured in the hit television series Beverly Hills, 90210, died on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, following a sudden medical emergency.
According to a report by Entertainment, the sad news was confirmed by her niece, Rhonda Scott. Scott revealed that the actress suffered an unexpected heart crisis at her residence in Los Angeles on October 27.
Following the emergency at home, Johnson was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Medical personnel diagnosed her with what her relatives identified as a heart aneurysm condition. She remained admitted in the medical facility receiving care until she passed away days later.
Johnson launched her professional acting career in 1998 when she took up a role in Beverly Hills, 90210, one of the most widely watched teen drama shows in the United States. She later went on to secure a part in the television show V.I.P., starring beside famous actress Pamela Anderson.
She also expanded her screen credits to cinema, featuring in the 2000 comedy movie Dude, Where’s My Car?, which had Ashton Kutcher as its lead star.
Tributes have continued to pour in from family members, old friends, and former classmates across social media. Her niece shared that the late actress brought warmth and light to everyone around her and noted that the family would deeply miss her presence.
A cousin of the actress expressed sadness over the untimely passing, describing it as a devastating blow. A former high school peer also recalled Johnson as a loving and encouraging person who always cheered on creative projects.
