Veatrice Rice

Veatrice Rice (October 1, 1949 – January 21, 2009) was a nurse turned security guard turned television personality, best known for her appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she served as a sidekick for comedian Jimmy Kimmel.[2] Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rice worked as a parking lot security guard in the building where Jimmy Kimmel Live! is taped. With the two other security guards on staff at the program, she performed in a variety of skits and the recurring segment "Worst Team on Television".[3] Veatrice was characterized by her wry, sarcastic demeanor, with quiet moments punctuated by outbursts of obscene language.[4]

Veatrice Rice
Born
Veatrice Elizabeth Martin

(1949-10-01)October 1, 1949
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 2009(2009-01-21) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesMiss V
OccupationTelevision personality, security guard, nurse
Known forJimmy Kimmel Live!
Spouse(s)John Rice (2002-2009, her death)[1]
ChildrenRonald A. Rice, Kai'chon C. Rice

Rice died of cancer[5] on January 21, 2009. A montage of some of her funniest moments was played in her honor on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the following day.[6]

References
  1. "Jimmy Kimmel: Veatrice Rice". ABC.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-16.
  2. "Veatrice Rice dies". poponthepop. January 2009.
  3. "ABC Family March 2009 Highlights; CBS and CW Schedule Changes". Sitcoms Online. January 23, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  4. Barrett, Annie (January 23, 2009). "Veatrice Rice, R.I.P." PopWatch. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  5. "Veatrice Rice!". LALATE.com. January 23, 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  6. "Goodbye Veatrice". defamer.com. Archived from the original on 2009-01-27.


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