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Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Thomas Kinkade Cause Of Death: Painter Died Of Drug And Alcohol Overdose, Coroner Rules

LOS ANGELES, May 7 (Reuters) - "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade died of accidental acute intoxication from alcohol and an anti-anxiety medication, according to autopsy report made public on Monday by local NBC Bay Area TV.

The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office reported Kinkade's cause of death as "acute ethanol and Diazepam intoxication" and manner of death as "accident," according to the NBC station. Diazepam is the active ingredient in Valium.

A Santa Clara County Coroner's investigator confirmed to Reuters that the autopsy report on Kinkade had been completed but said he could not release it after business hours.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

he was a great artist to many people. he spoke of his love for Jesus. his paintings brought positive feelings to many homes. so sad he had these "demons" to deal with. God has grace and mercy for those who call on Him through His Son Jesus.

Anonymous said...

He looked fine during his QVC appearances.Had he lived he would eventually have become our generations Norman Rockwell.I hope he did'nt take that light thing with him.