Bob Ross
American painter
Robert Norman Ross was an American painter and art instructor who created and hosted The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS in the United States, CBC in Canada, and similar channels in Latin... Wikipedia
Born: October 29, 1942, Daytona Beach, FL
Died: July 4, 1995 (age 52 years), Orlando, FL
Spouse: Lynda Brown (m. 1995–1995), Jane Ross (m. 1977–1992), and Vivian Ridge (m. 1965–1977)
Children: Steve Ross
Parents: Ollie Ross and Jack Ross
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What was Bob Ross's cause of death?
Lymphoma
He died at the age of 52 on July 4, 1995, in Orlando, Florida, due to complications from lymphoma. At the time of his death he had prepared seven paintings for a potential 32nd season of The Joy of Painting.
How much are Bob Ross paintings worth?
Some of the most valuable Bob Ross paintings have sold for upwards of $65,000. Works painted during episodes of “The Joy of Painting” typically sell for the highest price. Notably, "Row Boat on the Beach", from season 24, episode 10, has been valued at a staggering $95,000.
Was Bob Ross in the military?
Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor and television host who created the instructional television program The Joy of Painting. Ross enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at only 18 years old. He moved up in ranking and became a sergeant before retiring in 1981, marking 20 years in the service.
Who owns Bob Ross paintings?
A team from the New York Times found in 2019 that most of Ross' paintings remain in storage, owned by Bob Ross Inc., the company founded by his former business partners Walt and Annette Kowalski.
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Robert Norman "Bob" Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was best known as the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, ...