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What was Bob Ross's cause of death?
Lymphoma
Death and aftermath
A cigarette smoker for most of his adult life, Ross expected to die young and had several health problems over the course of his life. He died at the age of 52 on July 4, 1995, in Orlando, Florida, due to complications from lymphoma.
How much is Bob Ross painting worth?
A painting from the first episode of Bob Ross' “Joy of Painting” could go for millions of dollars. Titled “A Walk in the Woods,” the piece is listed at $9.85 million and could be the most expensive and historically resonant Ross piece to ever be sold, according to NPR.
What was Bob Ross's best painting?
One of Ross's most famous paintings is "Mystic Mountain," where he skillfully captured the ethereal beauty of a distant mountain range surrounded by mist. He used his unique wet-on-wet technique, where layers of oil paint are applied onto wet layers, resulting in soft blends and smooth transitions.
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.
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
Bob Ross introduces us to his assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.