Ex-Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood killed NYC

Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress best known for her roles on All That and the animated series Little Bill, has died at age 33 after a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn, New York.

 The tragic incident occurred early Friday morning, January 16, 2026, and has shocked fans and former co-stars alike. 

According to law enforcement sources, Underwood was crossing the street in the Brownsville neighborhood—near Pitkin Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard—around 6:50 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle. 

Reports indicate that the car dragged her several blocks before the driver fled the scene. 

Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the site of the collision. 

Underwood began her acting career at a young age. She appeared on the tenth and final season of Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy series All That in 2005 and voiced the character Fuchsia Glover on Little Bill, which aired in the early 2000s. 

Her body of work also included roles in films such as The 24 Hour Woman and Death of a Dynasty, as well as a stage performance in the national tour of Hairspray. 

Friends and community members have expressed sadness at the news, remembering Underwood for her early contributions to children’s television.

 Authorities in New York continue to investigate the hit-and-run, and as of now no arrests have been made. 

The fatal crash has reignited attention on pedestrian safety in the city, especially during early morning hours when visibility can be limited. 

The NYPD’s investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. 

Rest in peace to Kianna Underwood, whose youthful performances brought joy to many during her time on screen.