Africa Runner-Up, Lifeless at 79
A actuality tv favourite is not with us.
On July 29, the daughter of Survivor: Africa alum Kim Johnson confirmed to Folks Journal that her mom has handed away.
Johnson was 79 years outdated.
“Our mother leaves a legacy of power, resilience, kindness and generosity,” the aforementioned assertion reads.
“She wore her rose colorized glasses proper up till the tip,” she continued. “She was the best mother and grandmother on the planet. We’ll miss her endlessly…”
Johnson completed in second place on Survivor again in 2002.
Throughout her time on the truth present, the retired faculty trainer — who was 56 on the time of filming — grew to become the oldest contestant to win the Remaining Immunity Problem … and likewise oldest feminine contestant to achieve the Remaining Tribal Council.
“Kim was a pioneer on Survivor and we’re deeply sorry to be taught of her passing,” learn a message on Monday from Survivor host Jeff Probst.
“She nonetheless holds the file for the oldest girl to ever win an immunity problem, earned her place within the closing two and even acquired votes to win the sport.
“I bear in mind even then at simply 56, how inspiring she was to different ‘older’ individuals as a result of she confirmed that age was merely a quantity and that in the event you had been prepared to danger failing you would possibly simply amaze your self.”
He signed the Instagram be aware from “Jeff Probst and the complete Survivor & CBS crew.”
Different Survivor alums have additionally paid tribute to Kim Johnson.
Stated Ethan Zohn, who grew near Johnson on his method to successful the season on which she starred:
“Relaxation in peace Kim Johnson. It was a blessing to name you my pal and a privilege to expertise the ultimate tribal council with you.
“I’ll endlessly have that planters punch in your honor #survivorafrica @survivorcbs #survivor #alliance #kenya #planterspunch.”
As you possibly can see above, the additionally included a montage of clips of Johnson competing on the third season of Survivor and telling her fellow contestants on the time:
“You all made me so vital, with out exception, every one in all you has helped me be one of the best that I will be, and so I’m leaving right here like a winner large time.”
Later on this footage, Johnson touches on discovering the desire to beat challenges throughout the competitors, which looks like the proper method to mourn her passing:
Remaining immunity problem was not luck, was not being good, was not any of these issues…That was one thing that got here out of me, within me a willpower I haven’t seen in me possibly ever.
Could Kim Johnson relaxation in peace.
