More details emerge in famed artists Thomas Kinkade's death

News reports of famous inspirational painter Thomas Kinkade’s unexpected death have taken an even more somber note since details emerged that alcoholism was involved as well as other parts of his private life struggles being made public. His work lives on, even in the northwest where two Kinkade-only galleries are in operation in Salem and Grants Pass. Below are two videos — #1) The Today show describing the complications of his passing and (#2) a recent unveiling of a large mural Kinkade did for Billy Graham.

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