Christy Knowings, ‘All That’ alum, dead at 46: report

By Alejandra García August 13, 2026

“All That” alum Christy Knowings died Tuesday after suffering an asthma attack that left her with brain damage. She was 46.

The Nickelodeon star was hospitalized on Friday after the attack and placed on life support, TMZ reported.

She remained in that state through Tuesday, when her family ultimately decided to take her off it.

Christy Knowings. She was 46. Instagram/christyknowings
The “All That” alum (seen above with her former co-stars) died after suffering an asthma attack that left her with brain damage last week. Everett Collection / Everett Collection

Knowings was a regular on “All That” for three seasons from 1997 to 2000 alongside Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson and more.

She played various roles on the comedy series, including Jessica and Penny Lane. However, Knowings’ favorite role was as Gloria Bankhead in Season 6.

“She was an over-the-top Martha Stewart,” Knowings said about the character in a 2019 interview with Bustle. “I had never played any character like her!”

The family of the actress (seen above on “All That”) decided to remove her from life support on Tuesday. Nickelodeon
Knowings (seen above on “All That”) was a regular on the hit sketch comedy show for kids. Nickelodeon

“I just remember being on set and being her all-day long,” she added. “Everybody loved it! The writers, the stage managers … It was fun to just be in character like that, even when the cameras weren’t rolling. It’s what I’d do constantly.”

Knowings also praised the diversity among the cast, explaining, “I’m from The Bronx and Native American Afro-Latina, so I was able to bring so much to the table.”

Knowings’ most iconic line on the series was her and Bynes’ catchphrase, “Whatever.”

Her last TV role was as herself on “Sesame Street” alongside her twin brother, Chris, who remains a regular on the show.

The late actress (seen here with Kel Mitchell) starred on the series from 1997 to 2000. Nickelodeon
Knowings (seen here with Amanda Bynes) played several characters, including Jessica and Penny Lane. Nickelodeon

Knowings starred in three episodes of the children’s show from 2008 to 2011.

Additionally, she released the 2020 track “To the World.”

Before her death, the former child star was not very active on social media. However, she previously shared several photos of herself posing with “All That” fans from time to time.

Knowings also previously starred in “Sesame Street.” Instagram/christyknowings
Knowings (seen here in 2017 at a charity event) also released the 2020 track “To the World.” Getty Images

Knowings was also featured on the June/July 2026 cover of Black Beat magazine.

Knowings’ death comes after fellow “All That” alum Kianna Underwood died in a hit-and-run accident in January.

The 33-year-old actress was struck while walking in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn and pronounced dead at the scene.


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