Actress Kianna Underwood, best known for her work on Nickelodeon’s All That and the animated series Little Bill, tragically died at the age of 33 following a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Circumstances of the Accident

Underwood was crossing the intersection of Watkins Street and Pitkin Avenue in the Brownsville neighborhood around 6:50 a.m. when she was struck by a black SUV. Video footage obtained by local media shows the vehicle carrying her body for nearly a block before stopping. Authorities confirmed that Underwood was pronounced dead at the scene.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and police investigations are ongoing to identify the driver involved.

Career Highlights

Underwood began her career as a child actress, appearing on Nickelodeon’s All That alongside future Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson. She also voiced the character Fuschia Glover on the children’s animated series Little Bill for five years, from 1999 to 2004.

In addition to her work on television, she appeared in films such as The 24 Hour Woman, starring alongside Rosie Perez, Patti LuPone, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and had a minor role in the satirical hip-hop comedy Death of a Dynasty, featuring Kevin Hart.

Underwood also had a presence on stage, performing as Little Inez during the first national tour of Hairspray. Her contributions spanned television, film, and theater, earning her recognition as a talented and versatile performer.

Personal Life

Born in New York City, Underwood later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Colleagues and fans have expressed shock and sadness at the news, mourning the loss of a performer who touched audiences both as a child star and an adult artist.