Kimmarie Johnson, actress and model, dies at 50
Niece cites heart aneurysm condition as cause after death at Cedars-Sinai.
By Justin Brooks ·
Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson died Wednesday at age 50. Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed the death in a statement to ABC News on Thursday. Scott said doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital diagnosed Johnson with a heart aneurysm condition before she passed.
Johnson first gained attention in 1998 when she appeared in an episode of the teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 as a character named Judy. She later starred in the 2000 comedy Dude, Where's My Car? alongside Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott. Her IMDb profile also lists roles in the television series V.I.P. and Wanda at Large.
Beyond acting, Johnson built a career in modeling and production. She launched her own skincare line, SkinGlow by Kimmarie. In August, she appeared on the cover of a digital edition of Grazia Slovenia magazine. In April, she attended the Los Angeles premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, according to an Instagram post.
Scott described Johnson as a person who radiated positive energy. "She radiated a light so strong and bright, people who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy," the statement read. "We will miss her tremendously and will continue to honor her life forever."
An aneurysm is a bulge in a weakened section of an artery wall. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that these can form in various parts of the body, including the aorta. Johnson's official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
