| Veatrice Rice | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1949 Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Died | January 21, 2009 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Other names | Miss V |
| Occupation | Television personality, security guard, nurse |
| Known for | Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| Spouse | John Rice (2002-2009, her death)[1] |
| Children | Two sons |
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 comic relief 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 after a battle with cancer[5] on January 21, 2009, and a montage of some of her funniest moments was played in her honor on Jimmy Kimmel Live the following day.[6]