'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress Kimmarie Johnson dies at 50

Kimmarie Johnson, an actress and model known for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. She was 50.

Her niece, Rhonda Scott, confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Nov. 5, saying she died on Nov. 4 in Los Angeles.

Scott told the outlet that Johnson experienced a "heart event" at her home on Oct. 27 and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Doctors diagnosed her with what Scott described as a "heart aneurysm condition."

Johnson's official cause of death has not been confirmed.

Scott remembered her aunt as someone who brought positivity to those around her.

"She radiated a light so strong and bright, people who came in contact with her felt nothing but positive energy," the statement read. "We will miss her tremendously and will continue to honor her life forever."

Johnson appeared in a 1998 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, playing Judy. She also had a role in the 2000 comedy Dude, Where's My Car?, starring Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.

Her other television credits included V.I.P. and Wanda at Large. Beyond acting, she also worked as a model and producer, and founded her skincare brand, SkinGlow by Kimmarie.

Johnson is survived by her son, Cameron Nino, whom she welcomed in 2003.