LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Kimmarie Johnson, the actress known for appearances in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the 2000 comedy “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” has died at 50 following a reported heart emergency at her Los Angeles home.
Johnson’s niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ that the actress suffered a “heart event” on Oct. 27 and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors reportedly diagnosed her with a heart aneurysm condition.
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Johnson died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, after her heart stopped beating, according to Scott. She reportedly passed away peacefully.
Johnson began her acting career in 1998, appearing as Jane in an episode of the popular television drama “Beverly Hills, 90210.” She later appeared in the television series “V.I.P.,” which starred Pamela Anderson.
In 2000, Johnson appeared in “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” playing the character known as Jumpsuit Chick. The comedy starred Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner.
Her other film credits included “Break a Leg,” “Gang Warz,” “Spanish Fly,” “Shadow Fury” and “The Summer of Massacre.”
Johnson won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant in 2011.
Her family has not publicly released additional details about her medical condition or funeral arrangements.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where Johnson was taken following the Oct. 27 medical emergency, is located in the Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles. Her home address has not been disclosed, so the hospital location is provided for geographic reference rather than as the scene of the emergency.
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