Anne Rice

Anne Rice was a bestselling American author known for her gothic and supernatural novels, particularly The Vampire Chronicles.

Born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien, she wrote under various pseudonyms for different genres.

Rice's work often explored themes of love, death, immortality, and the human condition.

Her books have sold nearly 100 million copies worldwide, making her one of the most widely read authors in modern history.

Rice was married to poet Stan Rice for 41 years until his death in 2002.

She passed away on December 11, 2021, at the age of 80, due to complications from a stroke.