The Rice Brothers | |
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Born | John Rice 3 December 1951 Greg Rice 3 December 1951 St. Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA |
Died | John Rice 5 November 2005 (aged 53) |
Cause of death | John Rice Complications of injuries |
Occupation(s) | Estate agents Investors |
Known for | Shortest living twins (former) |
Height | 2 ft 10 in (86 cm) |
John Rice (December 3, 1951 – November 5, 2005) and Greg Rice (born December 3, 1951), sometimes known as the Rice Brothers or Rice Twins, were identical twin dwarfs, known throughout the United States for their appearances in various commercials and infomercials. Until the death of John Rice on November 5, 2005, the two held the world record for being the shortest living twins, standing only 2 ft 10 in (86 cm).