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Self-described "Painter of Light" often knocked by critics, one of most successful artists of all time.

Thomas Kinkade painting sales surge since his death

Thomas Kinkade's works have been flying off gallery walls since the painter died unexpectedly at age 54.

Painter Thomas Kinkade 'drinking all night' when he died, reports say (VIDEO)

Kinkade's brother says the artist had relapsed into alcoholism after years of sobriety.

Coroner: Thomas Kinkade death caused by drugs, alcohol

Autopsy report confirms suspicions surrounding painter's April 6 death

LOS ANGELES: (L-R) Bob Goodwin, tennis player Serena Williams and painter Thomas Kinkade pose at the "We Are Family" recording session at the Chalice Recording Studios on Novj. 22, 2005 in Los Angeles. Kinkade died April 6, 2012, at age 54. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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