'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. Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 By Shafiq Najib Friday, November 6, 2026 4:05PM Share Follow ABC7 on Google 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. 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff 2 hours ago E-bike driver killed in North Side crash, Chicago police say 3 wounded after shots fired into Englewood apartment, Chicago police say 1 hour 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 Watch Live ON NOW 81-year-old man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff 2 hours ago E-bike driver killed in North Side crash: CPD 3 wounded after shots fired into Englewood apartment: CPD 1 hour ago Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested by FBI in Florida 18 minutes ago Relatives ID 4 family members killed in Rogers Park fire 6 minutes ago Welch will not seek new term as speaker after IL Dems call for change Tow truck driver shot in Logan Square: CPD NW IN man killed days before birthday in crash involving off-duty cop