Jeffrey Grant Rice, a renowned literary figure, made his grand entrance into the world on a particularly brisk and invigorating winter morning, February 22, 1944, in the charming and storied city of Providence, Rhode Island, USA, a place that would forever remain an integral and cherished component of his life's rich tapestry.
Noted television personality, Rice's illustrious career has spanned numerous decades, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. His most notable accomplishment, however, remains his pivotal role in the conception of the iconic and long-running television series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, which initially mesmerized audiences in 1974.
Richard Matheson's esteemed protégé, Jeffrey Rice, went on to cement his status as a skilled television writer by lending his expertise to the conception of the captivating series Kolchak: Demon and the Mummy, which made its debut in 1975, building upon the remarkable foundation laid by his earlier work on the iconic Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
The illustrious career of this remarkable individual did not slow its momentum as the 1970s drew to a close, instead, it continued to blaze a trail of creative excellence, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry by providing his expertise to the conception and development of the television series, Night Stalker, which premiered in the year 2005, a remarkable span of nearly three decades after his initial foray into the world of television, a testament to his enduring passion and dedication to his craft.
It is with an overwhelming sense of profound sorrow, a deep-seated feeling of sadness, and a profound sense of loss that we announce the untimely and unexpected passing of Jeffrey Grant Rice, a truly remarkable individual whose life was tragically and prematurely cut short on July 1, 2015, in the vibrant, energetic, and lively city of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will forever be cherished, remembered, and honored by those who had the privilege of knowing him, loving him, and being touched by his presence.
