Beverly Hills star Kimmarie Johnson is dead

American actress and model Kimmarie Johnson, known for her appearances in the popular television series Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at the age of 50 following a heart-related medical emergency.

Johnson died on Wednesday, November 4, days after she was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles.

Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed the death, revealing that the actress suffered a sudden heart-related emergency at her Los Angeles home on October 27.

According to Scott, Johnson was immediately taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with what the family described as a “heart aneurysm condition.”

She remained in hospital until her death on Wednesday afternoon.

Kimmarie Johnson began her acting career in 1998 with an appearance in Beverly Hills, 90210, one of America’s most popular teenage drama series.

She subsequently featured in the television series V.I.P., alongside actress Pamela Anderson.

In 2000, she appeared in the comedy film Dude, Where’s My Car?, which starred Ashton Kutcher.

Following news of her death, relatives, friends and former classmates paid emotional tributes to the actress on social media.

A woman who identified herself as Johnson’s cousin expressed shock over her sudden death, describing the loss as heartbreaking.

Another woman, who said she attended high school with the actress, remembered her as a kind and supportive person who appreciated her writing and creative work.

In a tribute, Scott said Johnson had brought positive energy to those around her and would be deeply missed by her family.