Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon actress, passes away

Fans and colleagues mourn the untimely death of a talented performer whose legacy spans stage and screen.

Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon actress, passes away
Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon actress, passes away

Kianna Underwood, the former Nickelodeon star celebrated for her roles on All That and Little Bill, has tragically lost her life at just 33 years old.

According to international media, the actress was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood early Friday morning.

Kianna Underwood, pictured inset in 2004, was found dead at Pitkin Ave. and Osborn St. in Brooklyn on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, after she was reportedly struck and dragged by a hit-and-run driver two blocks away. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News; Getty Images)

Authorities reported that a gray vehicle struck Underwood while traveling westbound. She suffered severe trauma to her head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver fled and has not yet been apprehended.

A native of New York City, Underwood began her acting journey at the tender age of seven. She rose to prominence in 2005, joining the cast of All That during its 10th season.

She also portrayed Little Inez on the inaugural national tour of Hairspray and lent her voice to the character Fuchsia on Nick Jr.’s Little Bill.

Kianna Underwood at a Hairspray Opening Night Los Angeles - After Party at Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States.

After her early television career, Underwood returned to New York and lived away from the public eye. In 2023, a social media video surfaced that revealed some of the personal struggles she faced in recent years.

Her untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, with fans and former colleagues mourning the loss of a gifted performer whose talent and charm left a lasting impression.