Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50

Kimmarie Johnson, the actress known for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at age 50 in Los Angeles, California.

Her death follows a sudden health event that unfolded over one week in early November. On October 27, Johnson suffered a cardiac accident. Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed that Johnson was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Doctors at the facility diagnosed a cardiac aneurysm. Johnson remained in the hospital until the afternoon of November 4. TMZ reported that she died peacefully after her heart stopped beating.

Johnson’s career began in the late 1990s with appearances on television and film. She played the character Judy in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1998. Two years later, she appeared in a V.I.P. episode alongside Pamela Anderson. Her film credits include the 2000 comedy Dude, Where's My Car?, which starred Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner. She also acted in the movies Shadow Fury, Spanish Fly, Gang Warz, and The Summer of Massacre. Her television work included the series Wanda at Large. Her last known acting appearance was in an episode of Tucker’s War in 2017. Beyond acting, Johnson worked as a film producer and executive producer for The Last Eve.

Before her acting career took shape, Johnson built a background in modeling and pageants. In 1993, she was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA. She later became a finalist in the Miss USA competition. In 2011, she launched SkinGlow by Kimmarie, a skincare product line. The company’s website described its formulas as free of chemical residues and side effects. Johnson was the mother of one child, Cameron Nino.

Her passing adds to the list of former Beverly Hills, 90210 cast members who have died in recent years. Luke Perry, who played Dylan McKay, died in March 2019 at age 52 after a severe stroke. Joe E. Tata, known for his role as Nat Bussichio, died in August 2022 at age 85. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014. Shannen Doherty, who portrayed Brenda Walsh, died in July 2024 at age 53 after battling stage 4 breast cancer. Michael Kearns, who played the character Hal, died in early October 2026. Journalist Karen Ocamb announced Kearns’ death but did not specify the cause.

The Los Angeles location of the hospital where Johnson was treated remains a central detail in the reporting of her final days. Cedars-Sinai Hospital is a major medical center in the city. The diagnosis of a cardiac aneurysm was issued by staff at that facility. Johnson’s family members, including her niece Rhonda Scott, provided the initial account of the October 27 incident. The timeline from the accident to her death spans eight days.

Johnson’s professional record includes work in both acting and business sectors. Her skincare venture operated until her death. Her filmography spans two decades, starting with her 1998 television debut. Her pageant title in 1993 preceded her first screen credit by five years. The death was confirmed by her family and reported by entertainment news outlets.