Veatrice Rice

Veatrice Rice
Born	Veatrice Elizabeth Martin (1949-10-01)October 1, 1949 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died	January 21, 2009(2009-01-21) (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Miss V
Occupation(s)	Television personality, security guard, nurse
Known for	Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Spouse	John Rice (2002-2009, her death)[1]
Children	Ronald A. Rice, Kai'chon C. Rice

Veatrice Rice (October 1, 1949 – January 21, 2009) was a nurse turned security guard and 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]

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.^[dead link‍]
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.