“Survivor: Africa” star Kim Johnson has died … this in accordance with her household.
The ‘Survivor’ alum’s daughter, Kerry Johnson Tichi confirmed the unhappy information on Monday, as she shared with Folks that her mom had handed away. Kerry remembered the fact TV competitor as “the coolest mom and grandmother in the word,” however didn’t share a explanation for dying.
Kerry added … “Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose colorized glasses right up until the end … We will miss her forever.”
Kim’s ‘Survivor’ costar Ethan Zohn additionally paid tribute to the late contestant, as he penned a poignant tribute on Instagram amid the information of her dying. As Ethan put it … he felt blessed to have competed on the present together with her and stated he’d have a planters punch in her honor.
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Kim is greatest identified for coming in 2nd place on her season of ‘Survivor’ again in 2001, the place Ethan in the end walked away because the Sole Survivor. Kim — who was 56 when she filmed the present — was notably the oldest particular person to win the Remaining Immunity Problem.
To not point out … she was additionally the oldest feminine competitor to succeed in the Remaining Tribal Council.
This is not the primary loss the ‘Survivor’ neighborhood has confronted in 2024 … as Sonja Christopher — a Season 1 contestant — died in April at age 87. Kim was 8 years youthful than Sonja, as she was 79 years previous.
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