Casey Johnson, longtime friend of Paris Hilton, passes away

Paris Hilton’s childhood friend, Casey Johnson, heiress of the Johnson & Johnson empire, passed away. Casey was supposed to play the role of Nicole Richie in the Simple Life, but she turned down Paris Hilton’s invitation and then said that it was “the stupidest mistake of [her] life” to have rejected it.

Paris Hilton told Life & Style magazine: “I am devastated to hear this news. I’ve known Casey since I was a baby. She had a big heart and she was a good friend. I feel so sad, I don’t want to believe it. My condolences go out to her family and loved ones.”