Actress Kimmarie Johnson, known for her roles in Dude, Where’s My Car? and Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. She was 50.
Rhonda Scott, Johnson’s niece, told TMZ that the actress had a “heart event” on October 27 at her home in Los Angeles. She was then rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a “heart aneurysm condition.”
Johnson died peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, her niece told the outlet.
Johnson began her acting career in 1998 when she appeared in one episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, as Judy. Two years later, she appeared in the film Dude, Where’s My Car? as Alien Jumpsuit Chick No. 5. She also appeared on the 2000 TV series V.I.P., starring Pamela Anderson.
Johnson’s other films include Vallery’s Secret, Shadow Fury, Spanish Fly, Gang Warz, Break a Leg, Diary of a Tired Black Man, Legacy and The Summer of Massacre.
Johnson took a break from acting for a few years following the birth of her son, Cameron Nino, in 2003. After her hiatus, she returned to the industry with several theater roles.
Johnson served as executive producer on the 2001 action film The Last Eve, directed by Korean American director Young Man Kang. The project won Best Action Feature Film Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and Best Cinematography at the New York B Movie Film Festival.
In addition to her acting career, Johnson was a former pageant queen. In 1992, she won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant without any prior pageantry training or experience. She later represented the state of Pennsylvania in the 1993 Miss USA beauty pageant, where she finished in the top five.
Johnson was also a model who worked on campaigns for Vidal Sassoon, Oscar de la Renta, United Colors of Benetton, LA California Mart and Lady Footlocker.
In 2011, Johnson worked with skincare and beauty industry leaders to launch SkinGlow by Kimmarie.
Johnson appeared to focus on her modeling career in the months before her death. She graced the cover of Grazia Slovenia magazine in August.
Johnson is one of several Beverly Hills, 90210, alums Hollywood has lost in recent years. In July 2024, Shannen Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh, died after a battle with cancer at age 53.
Joe E. Tata, who played the owner of the teen drama’s Peach Pit, died at age 85 in August 2022.
Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay, died in March 2019 after suffering a stroke. He was 52.
