Thomas Kinkade dies at the age of 54.

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(cnn) -- thomas kinkade, 1 of popular artists in america, has died @ california home, family said.
54.
family , friends recalled artist generous man, inspired others , missed.
"he had rare ability exude sense of warmth, transcendent light," said robert goodwin, wrote book "points of light: celebration of american spirit of giving," kinkade.
"he had great commitment inspire others -- 1 nurtured in life family , friends , church example of selfless acts of service," said saturday.
kinkade's death @ los gatos home appeared natural causes, according family.
"thom provided wonderful life family,'' wife, nanette, said in statement late friday night. "we shocked , saddened death.''
art self-described "painter of light," adorns many living rooms in america. emphasizes simple pleasures , warm, positive images of idyllic cottages, lighthouses , colorful gardens.
"my mission artist capture special moments in life adorned beauty , light," kinkade said in message on website. "i work create images project serene simplicity can appreciated , enjoyed everyone. that's mean sharing light."
kinkade painted more 1,000 pieces on various topics, including cabins, nature scenes, seascapes , classic americana.
in 2006, artist recalled 1 of earliest lessons during interview cnn's larry king.
"when young boy, mother told me, 'your talents god's gifts you, , talents gift god,'" said.

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link: http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/07/us/kinkade-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

can't believe of hateful, disgusting, nasty comments on cnn threads. people disgust me.

 

damn...54 young.

dude made beautiful art.

 

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