Sunny Johnson
| Sunny Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 21, 1953 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died |
June 19, 1984 (aged 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–1984 |
| Partner(s) | Archie Hahn |
Sunny Sue Johnson (September 21, 1953 – June 19, 1984) was an American actress who was most notable for portraying figure skater Jeanie in the 1983 film Flashdance.
Biography
The actress first appeared in the Baretta series on television. She also appeared in an episode of Charlie's Angels. She also had roles in the films The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia and the spoof Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype with the English actor Oliver Reed. She is listed in the credits of Animal House ("Otter's Coed"), but does not appear in the movie as her scene was cut due to time constraints.
Death
Johnson died from a burst blood vessel in her brain, she had suffered on the night of June 18, 1984. The actress was found unconscious by her boyfriend, Archie Hahn, in the home they shared. She was taken to UCLA Medical Center (now Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center), where she remained on a life-support system until June 19, when she was declared clinically dead. Without any hope of her mental recovery, her family agreed to take her off the respirator. Sunny Johnson died at the age of only 30 years, without regaining consciousness.