A actuality tv favourite is not with us.
On July 29, the daughter of Survivor: Africa alum Kim Johnson confirmed to Individuals Journal that her mom has handed away.
Johnson was 79 years previous.
“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 this planet. We are going to miss her without end…”
Johnson completed in second place on Survivor again in 2002.
Throughout her time on the fact present, the retired faculty trainer — who was 56 on the time of filming — grew to become the oldest contestant to win the Ultimate Immunity Problem … and likewise oldest feminine contestant to achieve the Ultimate 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 report for the oldest lady to ever win an immunity problem, earned her place within the closing two and even obtained votes to win the sport.
“I keep in mind even then at simply 56, how inspiring she was to different ‘older’ folks as a result of she confirmed that age was merely a quantity and that in the event you had been keen to threat failing you would possibly simply amaze your self.”
He signed the Instagram be aware from “Jeff Probst and your entire Survivor & CBS group.”
Different Survivor alums have additionally paid tribute to Kim Johnson.
Stated Ethan Zohn, who grew near Johnson on his strategy to successful the season on which she starred:
“Relaxation in peace Kim Johnson. It was a blessing to name you my buddy and a privilege to expertise the ultimate tribal council with you.
“I’ll without end have that planters punch in your honor #survivorafrica @survivorcbs #survivor #alliance #kenya #planterspunch.”
As you’ll be able to 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 necessary, with out exception, every one in all you has helped me be the perfect that I may be, and so I’m leaving right here like a winner huge time.”
Later on this footage, Johnson touches on discovering the need to beat challenges through the competitors, which looks as if the right strategy to mourn her passing:
Ultimate 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, inside me a dedication I haven’t seen in me possibly ever.
Might Kim Johnson relaxation in peace.