Actress Kimmarie Johnson, Known for Beverly Hills 90210 Role, Dies at 50

Kimmarie Johnson, the actress recognized for her portrayal of Jane in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. She was 50 years old. Reports from People and TMZ state that she passed away following a heart event.

Johnson’s niece, Rhonda Scott, provided details to both publications. Scott said Johnson was at her residence in Los Angeles when the incident occurred on October 27. Paramedics transported her to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where medical staff diagnosed a heart aneurysm condition. Johnson died on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 4.

Scott told People that she will remember her aunt’s presence, describing her light as strong and bright. She noted that people who interacted with Johnson felt only positive energy. Scott added that the family will miss her tremendously and intends to honor her life forever.

Kim Marie Johnson was born on April 8, 1976, in Pittsburgh. After graduating from college, she pursued a career as a flight attendant. She later transitioned into modeling and pageantry, winning the Miss Pennsylvania USA title in 1992. In 1993, she placed among the top five contestants at the Miss USA competition.

Johnson moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s to further her work in modeling and entertainment. In 1998, she appeared in Beverly Hills, 90210. That same year, she was part of the cast for the 2000 comedy Dude, Where’s My Car?, starring Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott. In that film, she played one of five aliens disguised as women in jumpsuits. She also appeared in an episode of the series V.I.P. in 2000.

Her acting credits extended to the film Spanish Fly and the television series Wanda at Large. Her most recent acting credit was an appearance in the series Tucker’s War in 2017. Beyond acting, Johnson worked as a producer and served as a beauty director for a fashion magazine, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Johnson welcomed her son, Cameron Nino, in 2003. He is now based in Los Angeles and works as a musician.

In recent years, Johnson remained active in the fashion industry. She shared updates on Instagram, with her final post appearing on August 27. That image featured her modeling a Light Coat in Silver Floral Jacquard for Luna Fashion House.

Earlier this year, on April 22, Johnson attended the Los Angeles premiere of the film Michael. This appeared to be her most recent red-carpet appearance. Her modeling work continued through the summer, including a collaboration with Porsche in July and a feature on the cover of a digital edition of Grazia Slovenia magazine in early August.