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Survivor: Africa star Kim Johnson has died aged 79.
Her daughter Kerry Johnson Tichi confirmed Johnson's death to People.
Johnson memorably starred on the 2001 third series of the hit show, finishing in second place behind winner Ethan Zohn.
Kerry said: 'Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity.
'She wore her rose colorized glasses right up until the end. She was the coolest mom and grandmother in the world. We will miss her forever...'
Survivor: Africa star Kim Johnson has died aged 79 - pictured 2002
Johnson memorably starred on the 2001 third series of the hit show, finishing in second place behind winner Ethan Zohn
Zohn, 50, posted an emotional tribute to Johnson, writing: 'Rest in peace Kim Johnson.
'It was a blessing to call you my friend and a privilege to experience the final tribal council with you.
'I will forever have that planters punch in your honor.'
Johnson - a retired school teacher - became the oldest female contestant at age 56 to win the Final Immunity Challenge and oldest female contestant to reach the Final Tribal Council.
The season was filmed from July 11, 2001, to August 18, 2001, in Kenya's Shaba National Reserve - and began airing that October.
Zohn was named Sole Survivor over Johnson by a jury vote of 5–2, and won the $1,000,000 grand prize.
The passing comes three months after the death of Survivor star Sonja Christopher at 87.
Johnson - a retired school teacher - became the oldest female contestant at age 56 to win the Final Immunity Challenge and oldest female contestant to reach the Final Tribal Council
Zohn, 50, posted an emotional tribute to Johnson, writing: 'Rest in peace Kim Johnson. 'It was a blessing to call you my friend and a privilege to experience the final tribal council with you
Zohn was named Sole Survivor over Johnson by a jury vote of 5–2, and won the $1,000,000 grand prize
The passing comes three months after the death of Survivor star Sonja Christopher at 87. The music therapist was known as the first contestant to get voted off the long-running series while filming season one in Pulau Tiga, Malaysia in May 2000
The music therapist was known as the first contestant to get voted off of the long-running series while filming season one in Pulau Tiga, Malaysia in May 2000.
Fellow contestant Liz Wilcox — who stars in the 46th season filmed in Fiji last year and is currently airing — announced her dear friend's passing on X, formerly known as Twitter. She did not share the date or cause of death.
On Friday, Wilcox shared a screenshot of herself on a FaceTime call with Christopher as the star appeared to be showing off the notable signatures on her infamous ukulele.
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