“Survivor: Africa” star Kim Johnson died… according to his family.
The ‘Survivor’ alum’s daughter, Kerry Johnson Tichi confirmed the sad news on Monday, as she shared with People that her mother had passed away. Kerry remembered the reality TV contestant as “the coolest mom and grandma ever,” but did not share the cause of death.
Kerry added… “Our mother leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose-colored glasses right to the end… She will be missed forever.”
Kim’s ‘Survivor’ co-star Ethan Zohn also paid tribute to the late contestant, writing a touching tribute on Instagram amid news of her death. As Ethan put it… he felt blessed to have competed on the show with her and said he would throw a planter punch in her honor.
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Kim is best known for placing 2nd on her season of ‘Survivor’ in 2001, where Ethan ultimately emerged as the Sole Survivor. Kim — who was 56 when she filmed the show — was notably the oldest person to ever win the Final Immunity Challenge.
Not to mention…she was also the oldest contestant to make it to the Final Tribal Council.
This isn’t the first loss the ‘Survivor’ community has faced in 2024… Sonja Christopher — a season 1 contestant — died in April at age 87. Kim was 8 years younger than Sonja, as she was 79 years old.
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