Kianna Underwood, known for her role on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That during the early 2000s, has died at the age of 33.
Tragically, the actress lost her life after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn’s Brownville area shortly before 7 am on January 16.
The New York Police Department confirmed the incident to Page Six, noting that officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:49 am.
A statement from the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information revealed that an initial investigation showed a gray sedan was traveling westbound when it struck a woman.
Underwood was reportedly dragged for several blocks after becoming trapped beneath the vehicle.
“A preliminary investigation determined a gray vehicle was traveling westbound and struck an unidentified female,” the statement detailed, adding that she suffered ‘severe trauma to the head and body.’
Emergency responders arrived promptly, but regrettably, the victim was declared dead at the scene.
The Deputy Commissioner further confirmed the driver failed to stop and ‘did not remain on scene.’
Currently, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is still active.
Born and raised in New York, Underwood began her acting career at seven years old, gaining fame on All That, which skyrocketed her to fame.
The beloved sketch comedy show was a childhood staple for many, with stars like Amanda Bynes, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Nick Cannon, and Jamie Lynn Spears finding success there.
Underwood joined the cast in 2005 for the 10th season, the last of the show’s original run before it went on hiatus until 2019.
She was also known for her voice work on the Nick Jr animated series, Little Bill, where she voiced Fuchsia Glover for 23 episodes from 1999 to 2004.
The children’s show, created by Bill Cosby, followed 5-year-old Bill Glover, voiced by Xavier Pritchett, as he lived his everyday life in Philadelphia.
Beyond television, Underwood made a mark on Broadway, starring as Little Inez in the first national tour of Hairspray for over a year.
As she grew older, Underwood chose to leave the public eye to enjoy a more private life in New York City.