Authors who died on December 11

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on December 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2021 Anne Rice

  Anne Rice was a best-selling American author, renowned for her epic series of gothic fiction novels, most notably 'The Vampire Chronicles', which brought vampires into mainstream popular culture. Her works are celebrated for their sensuous prose and exploration of morality, sexuality, and the supernatural. [bio]