Did Kimmarie Johnson have a son? Family explored after Beverly Hills, 90210 actress passes away at 50

Kimmarie Johnson died at 50 on Wednesday, November 4. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor died due to a heart issue, as confirmed by her niece.

The model and actress was born on April 8, 1976, to Edward Frank Johnson and Caroline Ella Johnson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Wilkinsburg High School and later studied child psychology at California University of Pennsylvania. Early in her career, she worked as a flight attendant while modeling.

In 1992, she won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant. Kimmarie Johnson also appeared in several shows and movies over her career. She had a son named Cameron Nino, who was born in 2003. According to PEOPLE, he is a musician based in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, Johnson's niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed the news of her death to TMZ and gave a statement to PEOPLE. She said that on October 27, Johnson had a "heart event" at her home. She was then diagnosed with a "heart aneurysm condition" after being taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. She died on Wednesday, November 4.

Scott said in a statement:

“She radiated a light so strong and bright. People who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy. We will miss her tremendously and will continue to honor her life forever.”

Not much is known publicly about Kimmarie Johnson's private life or any partner. She is survived by her son, Cameron Nino, and her niece, Rhonda Scott.

Johnson's oldest brother died in 2003, while her mother died the following year.

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When Kimmarie Johnson opened up about her mother's impact on her career and her struggles

After winning the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant, Kimmarie Johnson also appeared in various movies and shows. She played Judy in one episode of the teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210. The show ran for 10 years, from 1990 to 2000.

Johnson also made appearances on V.I.P., Dude, Where’s My Car?, and Diary of a Tired Black Man, among others. She gave an interview with Uzuri, where she spoke about her mother being her inspiration for joining the industry, saying:

“My mom has always been my soul inspiration to mostly everything I am and what I choose. As most children admire their parents, I was particularly fascinated with my mother… I enjoyed [skits] so much and wanted to make her proud of me, so when I watched television and movies, I paid a lot of attention to the actors and I knew that I, too, could be a part of that industry.”

She further spoke about her struggles with auditions and her pursuit of standing out from the crowd, adding:

“As in most business ventures, one must do something that stands them out from the crowd. My obstacles have been fierce and I continue to struggle through them as I continue auditioning for roles."

She added that "gaining success has a lot to do with understanding who you are and what you can offer". Kimmarie Johnson added that she found it "rewarding" to see something difficult and work hard to get the project done.

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