American actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, known for her appearances in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dude, Where’s My Car?, has died at the age of 50. Her family has shared details of a medical emergency that left her hospitalised for eight days before her death.
Johnson died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following a medical emergency at her Los Angeles home on October 27.
Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed her death and disclosed that Johnson was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre after experiencing what she described as a heart event.
According to Scott, doctors diagnosed the actress with a heart aneurysm condition during her hospitalisation. She later died peacefully, although her official cause of death has not been independently confirmed.
In a tribute to her aunt, Scott described her as someone who brought happiness to people around her.
“She radiated a light so strong and bright, people who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy,” she said.
Who was Kimmarie Johnson?
Johnson was an American actress, model and entrepreneur whose career covered television, film, fashion and the beauty industry.
She was born in Pennsylvania and studied elementary education and child psychology at California University of Pennsylvania before pursuing opportunities in modelling.
Her entry into the entertainment and fashion industries followed an early success in beauty pageants.
In 1992, she won the Miss Pennsylvania USA pageant despite having no formal pageant training. She subsequently represented the state at the 1993 Miss USA competition, where she finished among the top five contestants.
Johnson later moved to Los Angeles to pursue modelling and acting opportunities.
Movies and television shows Kimmarie Johnson appeared in
Johnson gained recognition through her appearance in the popular television drama Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1998, where she played Judy.
She also featured in the 2000 comedy film Dude, Where’s My Car?, starring Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.
Her other screen appearances included Pamela Anderson’s television series V.I.P. and the sitcom Wanda at Large.
Some of her additional film credits included Shadow Fury, Spanish Fly, Gang Warz and Break a Leg.
Beyond acting, Johnson worked as a model for fashion and beauty brands, including Vidal Sassoon, Oscar de la Renta and United Colors of Benetton.
She also explored film production, serving as an executive producer on The Last Eve, an independent action film.
Kimmarie Johnson’s business and family
Johnson expanded her career beyond entertainment by launching her skincare brand, SkinGlow by Kimmarie, in 2011.
The business reflected her interest in beauty and skincare, allowing her to build another professional identity outside acting and modelling.
She also took a break from acting after welcoming her son, Cameron Nino, in 2003. Nino later pursued a career in music.
Johnson eventually returned to entertainment, taking on additional acting and theatre projects. Her later screen credits included the 2017 television production Tucker’s War.
Before her death, she remained active in modelling and fashion. She appeared on the cover of a digital edition of Grazia Slovenia in August 2026 and attended the Los Angeles premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael in April.
Her death has brought renewed attention to a career that extended across several areas of the entertainment and beauty industries.