American actress and former Miss Pennsylvania USA Kimmarie Johnson, known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and V.I.P., has died at the age of 50.
She passed away peacefully at her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, November 4, following a heart-related medical emergency.
According to her niece, Rhonda Scott, Johnson suffered a heart event on October 27 and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a heart aneurysm condition.
Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Johnson first gained prominence in the pageant circuit, winning Miss Pennsylvania USA in 1992 and placing in the top five at the 1993 Miss USA pageant before transitioning to acting.
Her screen credits include appearances in the popular teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210, the action-comedy series V.I.P. alongside Pamela Anderson, and the 2000 feature film Dude, Where’s My Car?
