Anne Rice dead at 80

[Tish]

Anne Rice, author of the gothic novel Interview with the Vampire, has died at the age of 80.
The American writer, who sold more than 150 million books, died surrounded by her family on Saturday night.
She died due to complications resulting from a stroke, her son Christopher Rice announced on her Facebook page.
"In her final hours, I sat beside her hospital bed in awe of her accomplishments and her courage," he wrote.

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[terry123]

Was sorry to hear this. Loved her writing!

 

[Murrmurr]

It's interesting to note that Anne Rice was about middle-aged when her vampire book really took off, and 20 years older than that when it was made into a movie. I think it's awesome that she made good money and enjoyed quite a bit of fame later in her life.

 

[Pepper]

Loved her work, kept me busy and occupied for over a year when I really needed help staying sane. I'll always be grateful for the diversion. Thanks, Anne, you rock!

 

[Della]

One of my all time favorite novels was Anne Rice's "Feast of All Saints" written back in 1979. It was an historic novel, set in 1840, among the aristocratic people of color in New Orleans. Unlike anything else I had read.

Soon after that, she turned to her vampires and witches novels which were too dark for me, but I was happy for her success. I just know she was super talented. RIP Anne.

 

[Tish]

Violin was my favourite, I really will miss her work.

 

[Devi]

One of my all time favorite novels was Anne Rice's "Feast of All Saints" written back in 1979. It was an historic novel, set in 1840, among the aristocratic people of color in New Orleans. Unlike anything else I had read.

I'm looking into that, Della. Thanks for mentioning it.