Christy Knowings, recognized for her role in the hit series All That, passed away at 46 after an asthma attack resulted in severe brain injuries.
According to TMZ, Knowings was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles last Friday and placed on life support. Her family made the difficult decision to withdraw life support, and she succumbed on Tuesday evening.
The beloved Nickelodeon personality graced the screens on All That from 1997 to 2000, embodying a range of roles including Penny Lane and Jessica in the popular Whateverrr!!! sketch alongside Amanda Bynes.
She also made memorable appearances on Sesame Street, sharing the screen with her twin brother, Chris Knowings, across three episodes.
In a heartfelt statement to The Daily Mail, her representative noted, “Christy was an extraordinary talent, a creative force in singing, acting, and dancing. Her professionalism and dedication were unmatched.”
In the wake of her death, her former co-star Kenan Thompson, 48, paid an emotional tribute on Instagram, writing: ‘Man this one hit hard!!! Rest well Christy!!! Never could have imagined this day!!
All That star Christy Knowings has died aged 46 after suffering an asthma attack which left her with brain damage – pictured 2017
Knowings was placed on life support at a Los Angeles-based hospital last Friday per TMZ , with family deciding to take her off it, with the star dying on Tuesday evening
The Nickelodeon star starred on All That for three seasons, playing several characters, including Penny Lane and Jessica on the recurring Whateverrr!!! sketch with Amanda Bynes
‘Sending so much love to her family!! She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here!!! Gonna miss you buddy!!! Show @christyknowings some love y’all!!!
In a 2019 interview with Bustle, Knowings reflected on her time on the show as a teen, saying: ‘My favorite moment on set was when I started to do this character in Season 6 named Gloria Bankhead. She was an over-the-top Martha Stewart.
‘I had never played any character like her! I just remember being on set and being her all-day long. Everybody loved it!
‘The writers, the stage managers, everybody was just like, “Hi Gloria!” Gloria Bankhead was my favorite character to play.
‘She was on set like that all the time. It was fun to just be in character like that, even when the cameras weren’t rolling. It’s what I’d do constantly.’
Knowings’ death comes seven months after the passing of her All That co-star Kianna Underwood, 33, in a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn in January.
The former child star got her big break on the infamous Nickelodeon sketch comedy series.
She appeared in All That for seven episodes in 2004 and 2005, according to her IMDB page.
The show produced several stars, including longtime Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson and Bynes.
Underwood replaced Jamie Lynn Spears on the sketch comedy series for its tenth and last season.
Knowings’ death comes seven months after the passing of her All That co-star Kianna Underwood, 33, in a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn in January
In the wake of her death, her former co-star Kenan Thompson, 48, paid an emotional tribute on Instagram
She also appeared in the film The 24 Hour Woman, starring Patti LuPone, and voiced a character in the animated movie Santa Baby!.
The young actress also dabbled in stage production, touring with the musical Hairspray.
Underwood didn’t continue acting as an adult and seemed to be living in New York City at the time of her death.