Actor Kimmarie Johnson Dies at 50
The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress passed away on November 4 after a cardiac incident.
By Ethan Cook ·
Kimmarie Johnson, known for roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'V.I.P.', died on November 4 in Los Angeles at age 50. Her nephew, Rhonda Scott, reported that Johnson suffered a cardiac accident on October 27.
Scott stated that her aunt was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors identified a cardiac aneurysm. TMZ reported that Johnson passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, November 4, after her heart stopped beating.
The death adds Johnson to a list of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' cast members who have died in recent years. Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay, died in March 2019 at age 52 following a severe stroke. Joe E. Tata, who portrayed Nat Bussichio, died in August 2022 at age 85 after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 2014.
Shannen Doherty, known for playing Brenda Walsh, died in July 2024 at age 53 after battling stage 4 breast cancer. Michael Kearns, who appeared in the series as Hal, also died in early October. Journalist Karen Ocamb announced Kearns' death but did not specify the cause.
Johnson began her acting career in 1998 with a role as Judy in 'Beverly Hills, 90210.' She appeared in an episode of 'V.I.P.' in 2000 alongside Pamela Anderson. Her film credits include the 2000 comedy 'Dude, Where's My Car?' with Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner, as well as 'Shadow Fury,' 'Spanish Fly,' 'Gang Warz,' and 'The Summer of Massacre.'
She also worked behind the camera as a film producer and executive producer for 'The Last Eve.' Her final recorded acting role was in the 2017 series 'Tucker's War.' Johnson built a parallel career in modeling, winning Miss Pennsylvania USA in 1993 and becoming a Miss USA finalist. In 2011, she founded the skincare line SkinGlow by Kimmarie, which marketed formulas without chemical residues or side effects.
Johnson was the mother of one child, Cameron Nino.
