Kim Walker

Kimberly Anne Walker (June 19, 1968 – March 6, 2001) was an American actress.

Early life Kimberly Anne Walker was born on June 19, 1968 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Ruth Mary (née Weigel) and Herb Walker. She attended Grace Church School and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where she was a classmate of Christian Slater and Jennifer Aniston, before graduating from The Professional Children's School in 1986. She reportedly remained close friends with Slater and Aniston throughout her life, sharing a Los Angeles apartment with the latter during the early stages of their acting careers.

Career Walker is best known for her role as Heather Chandler in the dark comedy film Heathers (1988). She also starred as Judith in the drama film A Reason to Believe (1995).

Death At an unknown date several years before her death, Walker had been diagnosed with a malignant glioma, a type of brain tumor. In January 1999, she underwent a craniotomy in an attempt to treat the tumor. On March 6, 2001, at the age of 32, she died at her home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles from a brain herniation caused by the tumor. She was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, New York.

In 2002, the Kim Walker Memorial Fund was established at Grace Church School, from where she had graduated. Her family also established the Kim Walker Shining Star Drama Fund at the school. The annual Kim Walker Shining Star Drama Award, created by her mother and brother, honors students of the school with dedication and talent in the performing arts.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1986 Crime Story Teenager Episode: "Old Friends, Dead Ends" 1987 Student Exchange Kit Television film 1988 Heathers Heather Chandler 1989 TV 101 Becky Episode: "Clicks" Say Anything... Sheila Highway to Heaven Ellen Kayhill Episode: "The Source" Deadly Weapon Traci The Preppie Murder Candace Television movie 1990 The Outsiders Cherry Valance 13 episodes Hunter Allison Janowitz Episode: "Where Echoes End" 1991 The Julie Show Kiki Television movie 1992 Nervous Ticks Janice Picket Fences Debbie Caton Episode: Pilot Down the Shore Hillary Episode: Hey Sis, You Up? 1993 Matlock Becky Smith Episode: "The Competition" The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Caitlin Ward Episode: "Mail Order Brides" 1994 The Favor Jill Topical Alternative title: The Indecent Favour Gambler V: Playing for Keeps Louisa Television movie 1995 A Reason to Believe Judith 1998 Somewhere in the City Molly, Texas Acting Student 2000 Killing Cinderella Laurel Final role