Ann Rule

American true crime writer (1931–2015)
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Ann Rule

Summary

Ann Rule is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kent County[2]. She was born on October 22, 1931[3]. She passed away in Burien[4]. She died on July 26, 2015[5]. She worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], and opinion journalist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kent County[2], Ann Rule…
  • Ann Rule passed away in Burien[4].
  • Ann Rule was born on October 22, 1931[3].
  • Ann Rule died on July 26, 2015[5].
  • Ann Rule is buried at City View Cemetery[10].
  • Ann Rule held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ann Rule's professions included writer[6].
  • Ann Rule worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Ann Rule worked as an opinion journalist[8].
  • Ann Rule's field of work was criminal case[12].
  • Ann Rule was educated at University of Washington[13].
  • Ann Rule's education included a stint at Highline College[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ann Rule is The Stranger Beside Me[15].
  • Ann Rule received the Anthony Award[16].
  • Ann Rule received the Anthony Award[17].
  • Ann Rule is recorded as female[18].
  • Ann Rule's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ann Rule is part of Wye Oak[20].
  • Ann Rule's Commons category is recorded as Ann Rule[21].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[22].
  • Ann Rule's family name is recorded as Rule[23].
  • Ann Rule's given name is recorded as Ann[24].
  • Ann Rule's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Ann Rule's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[26].
  • Ann Rule's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kent County[2], Ann Rule… she was born on October 22, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Highline College[14], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1961[33], headquartered in Des Moines[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], and opinion journalist[8]. Ann Rule's field of work was criminal case[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ann Rule is The Stranger Beside Me[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Anthony Award[16], a literary award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1986[37].

Death and Burial

Ann Rule died on July 26, 2015[5]. She passed away in Burien[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[22]. She is buried at City View Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ann Rule ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to her include The Stranger Beside Me[40], a literary work[41].

FAQs

Where was Ann Rule born?

Ann Rule was born in Kent County[2].

Where did Ann Rule die?

Ann Rule died in Burien[4].

What did Ann Rule do for work?

Ann Rule worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], and opinion journalist[8].

Where did Ann Rule go to school?

Ann Rule was educated at University of Washington[13] and Highline College[14].

What awards did Ann Rule receive?

Honors received include Anthony Award[16] and Anthony Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . bouchercon.com. bouchercon.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kent County
    Educated at University of Washington, Highline College
    Aliases
    Cause of death heart failure
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