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Thomas Kinkade "Painter of Light" has died.

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One of the most popular artists in America, "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade, died Friday at his home in Los Gatos, Calif., his family said.
He was 54, and his family issued a statement that his death appeared to be from natural causes.
"Thom provided a wonderful life for his family,'' his wife, Nanette, said in a statement. "We are shocked and saddened by his death.''

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+12 Views: 2135 Answers: 14 Posted: 12 years ago

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dowsa

Such Talent very sad .WE ask the same question "WHY !!

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country bumpkin

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I saw this on the news. . He must of had a peaceful/beautiful soul to paint such wonderful works of art.

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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jhharlan

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54 is too young to die, with his talent, no age is good...............

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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Ann

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The beauty of his paintings are reflections of the depth of his soul. A great talent that is unique only to him. A great loss for everyone who loved his art....too young to die..

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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lambshank

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A sad loss at such a comparatively young age, a wonderful talent, but no doubt his spirit will live on through his beautiful art

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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clu

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It's very sad and a great loss to all who loved his painting!

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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bulletman

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Magic paintings, a great loss for the Art World, and so young.

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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Tommyh

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At the risk of sounding ignorant,I've never heard of him.Tho if that is an example of his art you have shown us I'm sure I would have liked him.I love colour.

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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Colleen

Check it out. This will explain why he was called the painter of light http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Thomas+Kinkade&FORM=BIFD

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Tommyh

Thanks Colleen.Will do.

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Dardaigh

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No, I had not heard of his passing. How very sad.

His work always had an ethereal quality that was unsurpassed.

I'm sure St. Peter met him at the Pearly Gates and asked for

a nice 24" x 36" for his office wall.

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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FISH-O

That is too funny and then sad at exactly the same time.

He was young.

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Dardaigh

I know what you mean, Fishlet but sometimes we use humour when we're at a loss, to cover our sadness. Yes, he was young and so very talented but did leave behind a legacy of stunningly beautiful work. :)

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ed shank

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Never heard of him, but any loss is heartbreaking.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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Vinny

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The guy had amazing talents, I just hope he made peace with the world he antagonized, he had a very dark side as well. RIP. I have seen his works up close and believe me they are incredible looking at the fine detail he was able to capture with a brush. And I am not an art connoisseur by no means.