RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF.– Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O’Brien), best known for her series of novels “The Vampire Chronicles,” died at her home here on Dec. 11 due to complications from a stroke. She was 80.

The Hollywood Reporter has the story.

MSTies will recall that she was mentioned in a host segment in episode 409- THE INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN.

Thanks to “Yelling Into the Void” for the heads up.