'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Kimmarie Johnson, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, dies after heart emergency at 50 Johnson's niece confirmed her death and shared a heartfelt tribute. By Shafiq Najib Friday, November 6, 2026 4:05PM Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 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." Scott told ABC News that Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, after she 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. $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland El Cerrito High's football program, coach suspended after hazing allegations involving 22 teammates East Bay councilmember injured in violent attack by woman at park 2 hours ago 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 . Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FAMOUS DEATHS FAMOUS DEATH U.S. & WORLD Live Streams ON NOW $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland El Cerrito High's football program suspended after hazing allegations East Bay councilmember injured in violent attack by woman at park 2 hours ago Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested by FBI in Florida 19 minutes ago Live updates: Karen Bass concedes to Nithya Raman in LA mayoral race 3 detained after 2 boys killed in Moss Landing State Beach shooting Death row commutations would affect Bay Area's most notorious killers VIDEO: CHP cruiser tumbles down embankment in Santa Clara County