Actress Kimmarie Johnson, known for 'Beverly Hills, 90210', dies at 50

Actress Kimmarie Johnson has died at the age of 50. Johnson was best known for her role in the television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Circumstances of death

According to her niece, Rhonda Scott, Johnson suffered a “heart event” at her home in Los Angeles on Oct. 27. Following the event, she was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a “heart aneurysm condition.”

Scott told TMZ that Johnson died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon after her heart stopped beating. While one report states she died on Wednesday, November 4, another report notes the death occurred on Wednesday, November 5.

Acting and production career

Johnson rose to fame in 1998 when she landed the role of Judy in the Season 8 episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210” titled, “The Following Options,” according to her IMDB profile. Her other television credits include an episode of “V.I.P” with Pamela Anderson and her most recent credit, an episode of the series “Tucker’s War” in 2017.

Her film credits include the 2000 film “Dude, Where’s My Car?” starring Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner, as well as “Shadow Fury,” “Spanish Fly,” “Wanda at Large,” “Gang Warz,” and “The Summer of Massacre.”

In 2003, Johnson took a hiatus from her acting career for several years following the birth of her son, Cameron Nino. Following this break, she appeared in several independent films and performed theater work.

Johnson also worked as a producer. She served as an executive producer for the 2005 film “The Last Eve” alongside Korean American director Young Man Kang. The film received several awards at film festivals, including the Best Action Feature Film Award in the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival.

Other professional ventures

In addition to acting, Johnson was a model. She was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA in 1993 and was a finalist at Miss USA. In August, she was the cover model for Grazia Slovenia magazine. In the months leading up to her death, her social media indicated she was focusing on her modeling career.

In 2011, Johnson launched her own beauty line, SkinGlow by Kimmarie, in partnership with several leaders in the skin care and beauty industry.

Legacy in 'Beverly Hills, 90210'

Johnson is one of several cast members from “Beverly Hills, 90210” who have passed away. Other notable deaths from the series include:

• Luke Perry, who played the recurring character Dylan McKay, who died in March 2019 at age 52 following a massive stroke.
• Joe E. Tata, known for playing the owner of the Peach Pit, who died in August 2022 at age 85. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014.
• Shannen Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh, who died in July 2024 at age 53 after a battle with cancer.

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Sources

• pagesix.com: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress Kimmarie Johnson dead at 50
• the-independent.com: Kimmarie Johnson death: Beverly Hills, 90210 star dies aged 50 | The Independent

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