Kimmarie Johnson, model and 'Beverly Hills 90210' actor, dies at 50: reports
FILE: Kimmarie Johnson attends the "6th Annual Television Academy Honors" held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
Kimmarie Johnson, a model and actress known for appearances in "Dude, Where’s My Car?" and "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died.
Her niece Rhonda Scott confirmed her death to People and TMZ. Johnson was 50 years old.
Kimmarie Johnson’s death
What they're saying:
Scott said Johnson had a "heart event" at her home Oct. 27 and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where she was diagnosed with a "heart aneurysm condition." She died Nov. 4.
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"She radiated a light so strong and bright," Scott told People. "People who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy. We will miss her tremendously and will continue to honor her life forever."
Kimmarie Johnson’s life
The backstory:
Johnson was born and raised in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, but moved to Los Angeles to pursue movie roles, according to Voyage LA. She also was a contestant in beauty pageants and had previously founded a skin care line, SkinGlow by Kimmarie.
In 1998, she appeared in an episode of "Beverly Hills 90210," and also played "jumpsuit chick" in "Dude, Where’s My Car?"
She’s survived by her son and niece, according to Deadline.
The Source: This article includes information from TMZ, People, Deadline, and Voyage LA.