'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50
Kimmarie Johnson (Photo: instagram.com/luna_fashion_house)
American actress Kimmarie Johnson has died at the age of 50. She was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack, according to TMZ.
What is known about Kimmarie Johnson's death
According to the actress's niece, Rhonda Scott, Kimmarie suffered a heart attack at her home in Los Angeles on October 27.
She was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where doctors discovered an aneurysm.
The actress died on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, from cardiac arrest.
Kimmarie Johnson's biography and career
Kimmarie was born on April 8, 1976, in Pittsburgh. She began her acting career in 1998, playing Jane in an episode of the popular TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210."
The actress later appeared in the television series "V.I.P.," starring Pamela Anderson.
In 2000, Johnson played a character nicknamed Jumpsuit Chick in the comedy "Dude, Where's My Car?" starring Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner.
She also appeared in the films "Break A Leg," "Gang Warz," "Spanish Fly," "Shadow Fury," and "The Summer of Massacre."
In addition to acting, she worked as a model. In 1993, Kimmarie won the Miss Pennsylvania USA title and represented her state at the Miss USA pageant, where she was among the top five finalists.
In 2003, the actress gave birth to her son, Cameron, and subsequently took a break from her career to focus on motherhood.
Johnson also ran her own beauty business. In 2011, she launched her skincare line, SkinGlow by Kimmarie.
Just months before her death, judging by her social media posts, the star was focused on her modeling career. In August, she appeared on the cover of Grazia Slovenia magazine.
