The fact TV darling isn’t any extra.
On July 29, the daughter of “Survivor: Africa” actor Kim Johnson confirmed to Folks journal that her mom had handed away.
Johnson is 79 years outdated.
“Our mom leaves a legacy of energy, resilience, kindness and generosity,” the assertion learn.
“She wore rose-tinted glasses till the top,” she continued. “She was the good mother and grandma on the earth. We are going to miss her without end…”
Johnson completed second within the 2002 “Survivor” competitors.
Whereas on the fact present, the retired college trainer (56 on the time of filming) grew to become the oldest contestant to win the Final Immunity Problem…and the oldest feminine contestant to advance to the ultimate Tribal Council.
“Kim was a pioneer on ‘Survivor’ and we’re deeply saddened by her passing,” “Survivor” host Jeff Probst wrote in a message on Monday.
“She nonetheless holds the document because the oldest girl ever to win an immunity problem, profitable a spot within the final two races and even getting votes to win the race.
“I keep in mind she was 56 on the time and the way inspiring she was to different ‘older’ folks as a result of she confirmed that age is only a quantity and should you’re prepared to danger failure, you would possibly shock your self.”
He signed off on Instagram with the message “Jeff Probst and your entire Survivor and CBS crew.”
Different Survivor alumni additionally paid tribute to Kim Johnson.
Ethan Zohn, who grew nearer to Johnson in the course of the means of profitable the season he starred in, stated:
“RIP Kim Johnson. It was an honor to name you my pal and an honor to expertise this ultimate Tribal Council with you.
“I’ll at all times have the Planters in your honor #survivorafrica @survivorcbs #survivor #alliance #kenya #planterspunch.”
As you’ll be able to see above, it additionally features a clip of Johnson competing on Survivor Season 3 and telling fellow contestants on the time:
“You all have made a lot distinction to me and with out exception, every certainly one of you has helped me be the most effective I could be, so I depart right here like an incredible winner.”
Later within the clip, Johnson talks about discovering the need to beat challenges throughout competitors, which appeared like the proper strategy to mourn her passing:
The final word immunity problem wasn’t luck, it wasn’t kindness, it wasn’t any of these issues…it was one thing that got here out of me, a dedication inside me that I could have by no means seen earlier than.
Could Kim Johnson relaxation in peace.
