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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 5, 2026

Beverly Hills, 90210 Actress Kimmarie Johnson Dead at 50

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Actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, recognized for her role in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and the 2000 comedy 'Dude, Where’s My Car?', died on Wednesday, November 4, at the age of 50. Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed her passing, stating that Johnson suffered a 'heart event' at her Los Angeles home on October 27 and was subsequently diagnosed with a 'heart aneurysm condition' at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A former Miss Pennsylvania USA (1992) and Miss USA top-six finalist (1993), Johnson's career included modeling, television roles, and founding the skincare consulting company Skin Glow.

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  • Kimmarie Johnson died on Wednesday, November 4, at the age of 50.
  • She suffered a 'heart event' at her Los Angeles home on October 27.
  • She was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai and diagnosed with a 'heart aneurysm condition'.
  • Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed the death to media outlets.
  • She appeared in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Dude, Where’s My Car?'.

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  • Johnson was a flight attendant before signing with the Docherty modeling agency.
  • She placed in the top six of the 1993 Miss USA pageant.
  • Johnson founded the skincare company Skin Glow in 2011.
  • She made her final on-screen appearance in 'Tucker’s War' in 2017.
  • She appeared in the television series 'V.I.P.' alongside Pamela Anderson.
  • She took a career hiatus in 2003 following the birth of her son, Cameron Nino.
  • The Daily Beast reports her '90210' character was named Jane in Season 9, while E! News, New York Post, and Us Weekly identify her character as Judy.

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