Veatrice 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]

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

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]