'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50
Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, known for her appearances on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and in the film "Dude, Where's My Car?," has died. She was 50.
In a statement to ABC News on Thursday, her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed Johnson's death.
"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."
Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, after experiencing a medical emergency at her Los Angeles home on Oct. 27, according to Scott.
Scott shared that Johnson was taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with what she described as a "heart aneurysm condition."
An aneurysm occurs when a weakened area of an artery wall bulges outward. Aneurysms can develop in different parts of the body, including the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Johnson's official cause of death has not been confirmed.
Johnson appeared in a 1998 episode of the hit teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210," playing a character named Judy.
She also appeared in the 2000 comedy "Dude, Where's My Car?," starring Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott, as well as the television series "V.I.P." and "Wanda at Large," according to her IMDb profile.
In addition to acting, Johnson worked as a model and producer and launched her own skincare brand, SkinGlow by Kimmarie.
In August, Johnson appeared on the cover of a digital edition of Grazia Slovenia magazine.
Johnson also attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Michael," the biopic about Michael Jackson, in April, according to her Instagram post.
