{"id":43590,"date":"2026-08-14T04:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43590"},"modified":"2026-08-14T04:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T23:49:40","slug":"all-that-star-christy-knowings-dead-at-46-following-sudden-medical-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43590","title":{"rendered":"All That star Christy Knowings dead at 46 following sudden medical emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"eCFf2IOElz\" data-wc=\"27\"><em>All That<\/em> star Christy Knowings <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/881634\/celebrity-deaths-2026\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">passed away on August 11<\/a> following an asthma attack that left her on life support in hospital, according to a family member.<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"efumabVMjUo\" data-wc=\"35\">Christy&#8217;s death was reported by <em><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/08\/13\/christy-knowings-dead\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">TMZ<\/a><\/em>, who shared that she was rushed to hospital on August 7 following the asthma attack, before her family made the decision to take her off life support on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<h2 data-wc=\"2\" id=\"h2-4mss5t0nq\">Remembering Christy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"ecYfAWFuWz\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fcdd99201c34-gettyimages-871946490.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fcdd99201c34-gettyimages-871946490.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fcdd99201c34-gettyimages-871946490.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fcdd99201c34-gettyimages-871946490.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"635\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"christy knowings black outfit\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Christy passed away at 46 following an asthma attack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"epDRS9Btgg0\" data-wc=\"38\">The actress&#8217; aunt, Tyleah Joseph, confirmed her passing in a Facebook post on Wednesday, writing: &#8220;My brother Charles&#8217; daughter Chrissy (Christy Knowings) has passed\u2026 She was an outstanding actress, comedian, twin sister, an amazing daughter\u2026.Rest in power, Chrissy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"eRCcIBpSUX2\" data-wc=\"30\">Her manager shared with <em><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/all-that-star-christy-knowings-dead-at-46-after-asthma-attack\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Us Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>that Christy &#8220;was a multi-talented lady. Whether it was singing, acting or dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"75\" id=\"e_HMdX6PRn\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4e8fa3469468-screenshot-2026-08-14-at-85746-am.png\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4e8fa3469468-screenshot-2026-08-14-at-85746-am.png?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4e8fa3469468-screenshot-2026-08-14-at-85746-am.png?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4e8fa3469468-screenshot-2026-08-14-at-85746-am.png?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"She starred in All That alongside Amanda Bynes\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Nickelodeon<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">She starred in All That alongside Amanda Bynes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eHTtW8ZZDBot\" data-wc=\"55\">Her former <em>All That<\/em> co-star, <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/film\/859732\/snl-cast-2025-all-the-stars-of-saturday-night-live-season-51\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Kenan Thompson<\/a>, took to <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Db_YjEBz_Zg\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Instagram<\/a> to share a tribute to Christy, writing: &#8220;Man this one hit hard!!! Rest well, Christy!!! Never could have imagined this day!! Sending so much love to her family!! She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here!!! Gonna miss you, buddy!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-wc=\"5\" id=\"h2-4mss5t0nr\">Inside her time on Nickelodeon<\/h2>\n<p id=\"eVcVoVIzZkfB\" data-wc=\"55\">Christy starred on the Nickelodeon sketch show from 1997 to 2000, and appeared in more than 30 episodes of the hit series, which launched the careers of Kenan, Kel Mitchell, <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/516330\/amanda-bynes-transformation-over-the-years-from-nickelodeon-star-to-adult\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Amanda Bynes<\/a> and <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/nick-cannon\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Nick Cannon<\/a>. The star opened up about her time on the show to <em><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/how-all-that-changed-the-lives-of-its-cast-created-a-legacy-for-generations-to-come-15943967\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Bustle<\/a><\/em> in 2019, and shared her favourite on-set moment. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eqRCNc-OtHRS\" data-wc=\"53\">&#8220;I started to do this character in season six named Gloria Bankhead. She was an over-the-top Martha Stewart. I had never played any character like her!&#8221; she recalled. &#8220;I just remember being on set and being her all-day long. Everybody loved it! The writers, the stage managers, everybody was just like, &#8216;Hi Gloria!'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"edmmlBjvhQ9t\" data-wc=\"19\">Her co-star, Danny Tamberelli, revealed how important Christy&#8217;s role on the show was for the kids watching at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"edi0IYp9eq\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/f8ffcdd0d0bc-gettyimages-2279329709.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/f8ffcdd0d0bc-gettyimages-2279329709.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/f8ffcdd0d0bc-gettyimages-2279329709.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/f8ffcdd0d0bc-gettyimages-2279329709.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kenan thompson microphone\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Found<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Her former co-star Kenan Thompson shared a moving tribute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eVNpeYv2CVZu\" data-wc=\"62\">&#8220;&#8217;90s kids love <em>All That<\/em>. It was their show. It was based in hip-hop and urban culture from the jump, so I think that opened the door at first,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Having role models like Kenan, Kel, Nick, and Christy helped a whole lot, too. Funny, kind, outspoken, and relatable kids who made you think, &#8216;Hey, maybe we can do that, too.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"e1G_OPoEv3qs\" data-wc=\"18\">Before her role on <em>All That<\/em>, Christy also appeared in Rosie O&#8217;Donnell&#8217;s Nickelodeon sketch comedy <em>And Now This!<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eeb54JlOH_\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b34e2fc0a5e5-snapinstato773958056182319960703160383122674249422779736n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b34e2fc0a5e5-snapinstato773958056182319960703160383122674249422779736n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b34e2fc0a5e5-snapinstato773958056182319960703160383122674249422779736n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/b34e2fc0a5e5-snapinstato773958056182319960703160383122674249422779736n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"christy knowings selfie\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Instagram<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">She also appeared on Sesame Street and released a folk single in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"e87HNvkdDTW\" data-wc=\"29\">She went on to appear in three episodes of <em>Sesame Street<\/em> with her twin brother, Chris Knowings, and she most recently released a single, &#8220;To the World&#8221;, in 2020.<\/p>\n<p id=\"egWMmhcygeCB\" data-wc=\"33\">Christy&#8217;s death comes eight months after her former castmate, Kianna Underwood, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run in New York City. 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