A former Nickelodeon child star was recently the victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn. Reportedly, the star was dragged two blocks early Friday morning. During early reports, it was said that the actress didn’t have an ID at the time.
The Star Remained Unidentified During Early Reports Of The Story
Law enforcement officials shared that the former suffered severe trauma to their head and torso. Reportedly, a gray vehicle was traveling west on Pitkin Avenue.
According to the officials, the star was struck as she crossed the street at Pitkin and Mother Gaston Blvd. They were reportedly left motionless after being dragged by the car for nearly two blocks. Early reports of the story also claimed that the star did not have an ID.
The star was later identified as Kianna Underwood, who had appeared in the Nick sketch show, All That, from 2004 to 2005. She also lent her voice to the animated children’s series, Little Bill.
Kianna Underwood Was 33 At The Time Of Her Death
In addition, Underwood also appeared in The 24 Hour Woman, alongside Rosie Perez, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Patti LuPone. She also had a minor role in Death of a Dynasty.
Outside of onscreen acting, she also spent a year performing as little Inez during the first national tour of Hairspray. This was a tragedy that has rocked the Nickelodeon world, and for good reason.
Per sources, the NYPD received a 911 call around 6:49 AM Friday local time. Kianna was pronounced dead at the scene when EMS arrived. At this time, no arrests have been made. The suspect driving the car also currently remains unknown at this time.
Since the news came out, fans have been sharing their condolences on social media. Many fans reminisced about watching her during her Nickelodeon days. Some comments included:
- “RIP prayers and thoughts to her family and friends.”
- “I swear these Nickelodeon Kids are cursed …. May she RIP.”
- “Always wondered what happened to her. I remember watching All That when she first joined the cast back in 2005 we were both the same age.”
- “I was just watching the news and they said she had no ID at the time.”
- “Wow, I saw the news and so shaken up because she was [unidentified] at that time”
- “I knew her from doing the of voice of little bill’s cousin fuchsia. May she rest in peace.”
What is your reaction to this story and her passing? Moreover, did you watch Kianna Underwood on her Nickelodeon shows? Finally, have you been following this story? Make sure you come back to TV Shows Ace for all the latest TV and celebrity news.
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