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Bob Ross
Born: 1942-10-29 - Died: 1995-07-04Cause of Death: Lymphoma
Death Summary: Bob Ross died at the age of 52 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida from lymphoma.
Who was Bob Ross : Ross was a painter who is best known for his television show “The Joy of Paining”, which was shown on public broadcast stations across the United States.
During each episode Ross would show viewers the art of oil painting using the quick-study technique that kept colors to a minimum and broke the whole process down to simple steps that anyone could follow.
Ross is known for painting landscapes, mainly lakes, mountains, and snow scenes. His paintings were heavily influenced by his time in the Air Force, where he was stationed in Alaska.
Ross stated once on his show that one of his favorite parts about painting was simply cleaning the brush, specifically drying the brush off. He would dip the brush into the cleaner then gently hit it across the legs of his easel. He would often say, “Beat the devil out of it.”.
The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross ran from 1983 – 1995.
Who was Bob Ross : Ross was a painter who is best known for his television show “The Joy of Paining”, which was shown on public broadcast stations across the United States.
During each episode Ross would show viewers the art of oil painting using the quick-study technique that kept colors to a minimum and broke the whole process down to simple steps that anyone could follow.
Ross is known for painting landscapes, mainly lakes, mountains, and snow scenes. His paintings were heavily influenced by his time in the Air Force, where he was stationed in Alaska.
Ross stated once on his show that one of his favorite parts about painting was simply cleaning the brush, specifically drying the brush off. He would dip the brush into the cleaner then gently hit it across the legs of his easel. He would often say, “Beat the devil out of it.”.
The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross ran from 1983 – 1995.
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Thank you Bob Ross, for your beautiful paintings.
Our Father in Heaven needed you to paint the sunrises and sunsets for him.
My Husband and I never missed your show..Again, Thank you and Rest In Peace Friend
Thank you Bob I Love you very much!
Mr. Ross, you are and will always be my favorite artist. I hope you’re enjoying the colors of heaven. God bless and rest well, dear man.
You were a great artist <33333
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MAN AND HIS SOFT VOICE AND SKILLFUL PAINTING TECHNIQUES. HE CALMED US AND WE WERE SO SORRY WHEN HE PASSED. HE IS STILL MISSED VERY MUCH.
I actually watched his show a few times unintentionally. Not a painter, but I found his personality so engaging that I watched. He had a soothing disposition that I am sure if I had been so inclined to get the materials needed he would of made a painter out of me yet. I was sad to see him here but we all die as we must. Can you imagine the landscapes his canvasses are sporting now!!!
just watched watched the show good to see Bob Ross on tv, I remember watching the show years ago!
RIP Bob Ross
Thanks for leaving me and my mother out in the cold in 1961,you ran away to the Air Force to hide from us.Goodbye to a father I never had!!
To a wonderful person, who always gives “joy” to our hearts just to see the beautiful creation of God! Let’s just have the unforgetable memories of his shows, no bad feelings, please. Forgive and you will be happy and healty for ever!Thank you Mr.Ross
Bob Ross started me painting again in 1980, and I am so very thankful. I still enjoy watching the TV show on PBS. He is missed by many…..
Your Spirit will live forever.Thank You!
Bob you lifted my heart and spirit and gave me joy to be able to create places of joy.God bless you I hope I will meet you in Heaven.
10th June 2009
dear Bob Ross,
I like very much painting!I’m 11 years old but i try to paint and i think i paint well…i watch your shows at a channel in my country which has your show.You made me like painting and watch the nature!!You teach me how to paint!!!For all these thank you very much…..I’ll always remember you!!Thank you teacher….
his hair made me smile. thats ok right
Bob was such a joy to watch…..He made what he did seem so easy to do….and most of all his soft spoken voice saying God bless will always be missed…..God bless!
ALL HAIL BOB ROSS!!!!!
Rest well.You were a good man!!
I agree,I think Bob Ross is the best painter in the world. I still watch his show on PBS whenever it is on. He makes you feel good when you watch him paint. May God bless everybody who watchs his show.
I met Bob Ross in the summer of 1990 in Central Park New York City.I lived and still live in Italy.I have one of my paintings wich was autofraphed by Him and a few months later I recieved a letter at my home in Italy remembering the day we met in New York City.I will treasur that letter for ever.You not only recieved the gift of painting fome God but you wher and still are to all of us a gift from God.Rest well and may God bless you and…..Happy Painting
Never far from my thoughts and warm memories.
God bless You Bob
God bless You Bob.
God gave you a wonderful talent. Now you are painting for him.
You was a soft spoken man. You was a great painter and a joy to watch. I know you had love in your heart. See you one day in heaven.
You are the sweetest artist that I have ever known. I’m sure you are painting all the Paradise’s wall with your beautiful art!
Thank you and God bless you all!
Virginia Sossi
We’ll miss you and your wonderful work that you shared for many years,Rest in peace Bob Ross.
Bob,Thank you for your joy–you continue to add joy to my life. The Egyptians thought that if your name is repeated, you will continue to live on, so you continue to live on for me.
What a Great painter, and a Great human being, have watched “The Joy of Painting”, since about 1986. I was surprised that he’s been dead since 1995, didn’t even know he was dead until a few years ago. Anyway, he will be Greatly Missed!!!!
I miss you even though I never really knew you, but I wish that I had, and I feel like I have known you forever, but that is because you have a way of making everybody who watches your show feel like family and that they are important as well as talented. I have only drawn, but never dared touch oil paints to canvas. You really inspire me to want to take a chance. You did a lot of good in the world Bob, whether you realize it or not. Rest in peace, love, Tina Berkley
You were always an imspiration to me Bob.
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I havent painted yet, but the loved expressed in Bobs voice and manners, I miss you allready
RIP bob loved your show
I have just had the privellege today to open a book that was given to me and see your hand writing in true ink sending a memo to your dear friend Bill. What an honour
I feel you and Bill will be guiding me through my creative experiences. God bless you.
Bob Ross helped many people explore their creativity and de-mystifying art and painting.
“People might look at you a bit funny, but it’s okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different.” - Bob Ross
Love you as a child on PBS
i love bob and will always carry his lessons with me.thank you so very much for giving me the joy of painting bob.rest in peace
I just wathced your show on Create and wishing you were still here. I watched you on tv many years ago.
The Joy Of Painting has been a favorite show of mine for years. I can’t express the joy I get out of each program. I look forward for watching them for years to come, it is one of the few things you never tire of.
You have had me in awe of your talent for years and I am certain that the world is a much duller place without you. You have inspired me to do better.
God bless you.
Mr. Ross, the world is a better place for you having been here. Your style of painting and the works you created are astounding. I wish it were as easy as you made it look to paint! Rest in peace, Mr. Ross. God bless.
You live on in your television teaching studies. Your gentle spirit brings joy to everyone’s life.
We still enjoy watching his show, now on public T.V. I watched it with my daughter when she was a little girl. Now she is in college working on her Master Degree in Art. I don’t know if that was the reason she wnet into art, but Bod was an influence that is for sure. I am thankful for his life, he seemed to be a gentle soul.
I took up painting myself and find myself think ” now how did Bob do this?
Thanks Bob,
Pat Patterson
Birmingham Alabama
J. Patrick Patterson
All these years later and we still miss you!
Bob, we love to watch you together, and plan on learning your methods as soon as we are both retired. We tape your show that comes on at 6 a.m. on Saturday mornings in Atlanta, GA., then watch it together. You bring us so much pleasure we can’t thank you enough. You would get a kick out of Bill going around talking about “happy little trees” and “happy little accidents.”
You will live forever.
Thank you Bob Ross for inspiring me and others with your creative spirit via the world of painting. I was turned on to watching his painting show by a friend of mine in the mid 80’s. It is 2009, and I continue to watch reruns of his shows, as he continues to inspire me to paint, today. He was and continues to be a gift from God, encouraging us to pick up a brush and allow ourselves to free ourselves through the creative spirit in painting. Thank you Bob Ross, and may God give you and your wife peace and joy in heaven. May God bless everyone inspired by Bob Ross, and “Happy Painting, my friends!”
He inspired all of ours inner desires to create art, passion and love. His kindness to animals and his charity to love others comes across the TV shows loud and clear. I am encouraged to pick up a brush and try because he made it look so easy. I still love watching his shows. He is missed.
Bob, i used to watch you show when i was little. You seemed like such a friendly guy and it’s sad that you died.
I was left speechless the very first time I saw Bob Ross paint an evergreen tree back in the 1980’s, because he made it look so easy. To this day, myself, my Nephew, and now my Grand-Niece still look forward to each and every of The Joy of Painting episodes still being shown on the local PBS stations. Each time we see them, we still get a chuckle from Bob Ross’ brush-washing technique. It’s sad to think that he’s no longer here to splash everyone in the studio, however his spirit will continue to live on in our hearts and minds. Rest in peace Mr Ross…neither you, your paintings, nor your gentle soft-spoken manner will ever be forgotten.
Nov 13, 2009 I still love watching and learning from Bob Ross.
My husband loves your work and presentation. After he retires he got very depressed and it was only after he watched one of your show on PBS that he became inspired to paint. To this day, he starts his day painting. You have been in inspiration to him. I know you are enjoying all the wonderful colors in heaven. You are greatly missed.Thank you and God Bless.
I first saw bob painting back in the 80s. I never painted then. About 4 months ago i saw him again on PBS’i started painting. Just found out about his death back in 95, what a shock that was. Anyway he will be Greatly Missed’ and he sure gave me the joy of painting. May you Rest in peace Bob Ross.
the mellowist person who everyone just loved and still loves
We still watch his show every week on our local PBS station. I hope that Bob is with God resting in one of the little cabins he so often painted,sitting by a fire and taking care of all of his little animal friends.I hope the snow is falling and Bob is in his Heaven(One of the many beautiful scenes that he painted for us all).Thank You Bob for all the years of “happy places”.
god take him to soon bat he is on better place
I love watching him paint
He makes it look SOOOO easy!!
Still love watching the show.
Rest in peace with angels….i am sure that if there was a way for you to come back just for a few minutes you could show us more vividly than anyone how heaven looks like..you were so gifted…miss you mr.B.ROSS……
Mr. Ross, I just love and enjoy watching u doing one of your painting on the re-run on TV, Its so relaxing to watch your low key and easy to understanding ways to paint. World is losing one of the best teacher, but your show will live on forever. Rest in pace my friend.
i grew up loving to watch him pain. just bought my 12yr old daughter your paint set and DVD, sat and watched with her. she was as mezmerized as i was at her age. all week she’s been talking about the “happy little trees”. Thank you for sharing your talent. Your work will continue forever.
Mr. Ross was a very special part of my youth. I still treasure his show and what it brought to my childhood and life. You are missed, Mr. Ross.
HAPPY NEW YEAR BOB!
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Even now at age 61 still believe I will one day start taking the Bob Ross art course. I record all of his shows on PBS and watch them over and over. Thank you for sharing your love of art Mr. Ross.
i still love watching the episodes,youre gone bob but not forgotten
His presence was peaceful, loving and very happy. A special man who was at peace with who he was. I hope I meet him in heaven!
I recently discovered Bob Ross deceased. I watch the show on PBS station in western N.C. My children and I enjoy it very much and just wanted to say, thank you so very much for just showing the Joy of painting and a great sense of humor. I feel as if one of my family members has passed away and I never met Mr. Bob Ross. God needed a really and truly talented man. I can not wait to finally meet you in heaven. Take care and God bless.
Thank you for all the joy you brouth into my home, I and my fmaily will miss you.
you will be saddlel missed.
Great artis & wonderful teacher. I learned a lot from him and I am very heartbreaking to missing such a personality. I have no doubt that, he is resting in wonderful place and all the angels surround him provides all his needs. God loved him and through him blessed us. I hope I will meet you in Heaven teacher.
Bob, you inspired me to have and interest in painting and you will always be remember as a kind and gentle soul, God Bless, my friend.
I started watching Bob paint back in 1985 and still watch his shows today! It makes me sad to watch his shows - because all I can think is that he should still be with us. Thank you so much Bob for teaching me how to create a painting I can be proud of!
I know heaven is a happier place with you there! You are there with my Dad who also died young - and maybe the two of you can “hang out”!
You bring me happyness and hope everytime I see you on sreen . Now you are an angel who paint the sky from the other side
A wonderful artist, he will be missed but never forgoten
bob was like meditation
You taught me many things just by watching your show.Your skill with a knife or brush I can only hope copy. I own many of yopur books and will treasure them always. Rest in peace my friend.
Bob Ross is an American ICON. He is sorely missed even today. The Joy Of Painting is my all-time favorite show, and Bob has inspired me to pursue my creative interest in painting. Thank you Mr. Ross for sharing yourself with us all.
Hello, I watched Bob Ross again today Feb. 25/10 and hadn’t seen his video since the late ’90’s. Watching him paint the beautiful mountains and his tender, gentle voice of encouragement to other painters or beginners made me realize that there is a treamendous loss of a kind person in this world. Ellie †
Dearest Bob, our entire family loves you. a gentle voice and gifted hand, you brought comfort many times. Now that you’re home, we have something to else look forward to…God sure knows his business. Bless you.
you always brought peace into my life and your
always pure and the love you gave unselfly you
will be missed GOD BE WITH YOU
When i have retired because of bad knees Bob gave me a new look on life and being to do something again thanks Bob. may God Bless
After a bad Day just had to turn on Bob Ross and reeeeelaaax with some HAPPY little trees ……….
Bob you are an inspiration even many years after your untimely passing. I hope you are in heaven with happy little trees and clouds. Thank you for inspiring me to pick up a paint brush.
rest in peace bob you were a true legend x
God Bless you Mr. Ross, I watch your program every time it comes on TV. You truly are a wonderful person with an awesome talent. Rest in Peace, and have fun painting those beautiful sceneries for God.
I became a believer in Bob’s painting’s and his belief in me that I could do the same. I doubted my ability and he didn’t and that was all it took. He gave me belief in myself! Thanks Bob, forever!
Bob, sadly missed by all who like me loved his
ART,and Style. rest in peace my friend.
A great man, too good for this world.
Bob you were the best.Hope to see you in heaven.
Thanks to PBS Bob I am still watching your show “The Joy of Painting” nearly every Saturday afternoon. I still enjoy every episode! You make even me believe that I can paint if I dare to try. There are no mistakes only happy accidents. I’m sure where ever you are you are painting happy little clouds and trees and giving them friends! Thanks for the fond memories!
I watched your show with my daughter many years ago and now that I have retired I am actually doing your pictures. Thank you for the inspiration.
you were a great artist and i loved your show on PBS
you have been missed by anyone that appreciates artist’s.
Your paintings were so informative and easy to follow.
you were a great painter and person who seemed to care alot for the world. R.I.P bob
Have just started to watch some early Bob Ross programmes now on UK TV. Very inspiring, and he makes it look so easy! Sad that he is not around anymore.
Bob you were without a doubt a painting mlg pro.
you were beastin with your oil based paints.
<3 brother
bob may be gone ,but just take a moment to think of all those people he inspired to pick up a brush and have a go ,as-well as opening our eyes to this beautiful planet we live on .bob left us with the greatest gift of all JOY .god bless you bob.
bob ross u suck i hate your paintings an ur gay
Man!! I loved watching Bob Ross sunday mornings, looked forward to each and every show. I just wished I had of taped all the shows I had seen to watch over and over…………..Al Brown, Canada
I watch Bob paint every morning on create tv. I’m so sad to learn that he passed at such a young age. He contributed so much to the world of art and, will continue that forever. I know he’s resting in peace, and probably painting away and enjoying it!
I grew up watching you paint as a little girl. I am very inspired by your paintings. Thank you so much. Thank you SO MUCH
Mr. Bob Ross you made painting so interesting to me that i started painting more and i really enjoy it. Thank You for the show it has helped alot.
Why does someone so good spirited and contributing something good to the world have to pass away so early and from something so dreadful. Yet, many evil people are allowed to walk this world.
I never get tired of watching him do what he loved.
Thanks Bob, I always enjoy watching your shows! You showed how art was passion and friendly, where accidents are happy and everyone has a friend to hang out with in your ( our) little word. May are brushes pass in happier places.
He was my God. He gone to God.I’ m so sorry for his death. But I am realy sorry that I could`not met him. He is teaching in Heaven now, at the Angels, because he was an Angel.We`ll remember him with love for ever. we`ll remember him any time we`ll take the brush. Thank you bob. Fany pap.
i only discovered you a few months ago, and i was very sad to read that you were no longer with us. my son and i both love to watch your programmes, and i would love to paint a picture which resembles one of yours. you make a picture come to life with just a few strokes of a brush, or a knife. thank you for showing the world your talent
I FOUND YOU “ACCIDENTLY” LAST NITE WHILE CHANNEL SURFING. I USED TO WATCH YOU FAITHFULLY EVERY SATURDAY. I HAD NO IDEA YOUR PROGRAMS WERE BEING SHOWN AGAIN. WATCHING YOU WAS MORE CALMING THAN A “NERVE” PILL. I REMEMBER YOUR SQUIRREL STORY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND.
What a blessing you have been to me. As a child I watched your show and loved to hear your gentle voice. Today, as an adult I have had the privledge to learn your painting techniques. You were a great teacher and brought much happiness to this world.
thanks. Bob Ross for enlightening lives of painters and non painters alike. Rest well
realmente um grande talento, ficará marcado… Adeus.
dude… ur paintings r THE bomb haha like seriously dude ur like my idol man… if i could c u one more time… man i would’ve been the happiest person in the world haha… seriously but chyea and dude i love ya haha oh and keep beating the devil outta it haha <3
Bob, thank you for the many years of “Joy of Painting”. You were wonderful to watch and you made the rest of the world and all my problems go away for that magical half hour. We all miss you and know that you are making Heaven a more beautiful place.
bob i watched your shows for the last few years and you inspired me to go for my first lesson with one of your english instuctors gill addlington and now i am hooked thank you bob god bless.
I SPENT MANY HOURS WATCHING BOB ROSS, STILL HAVE HIS BRUSHES AND OIL PAINTS TODAY. MY SONS AND I FIRST LEARNT TO PAINT EASILY WHEN THEY WERE ABOUT 4/5 YEARS OLD WHEN WE LIVED IN USA. MY OLDEST IS 30 IN JUNE AND I HAVE STARTED PAINTING AGAIN IN FRANCE. HE HAD A STYLE AND EASE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY AS A NOVICE AND CONTINUE AS I DO TODAY FOR THOSE VERY RARE RELAXING MOMENTS IN MY BUSY LIFE. THANK YOU BOB FOR MY HEAD START.
Bob,thank you AND GOD BLESS
Bob thank you AND GOD BLESS
I have watched Bobs programmes for the last 8 years, and have loved every series, I was very sad to hear of his death. Through the power of televison I felt that everytime I watched and listened to Bob I was being taught how to paint on a one to one basis. I will continue to watch him, and in the not to distant future I shall go obtain the equipment needed to ‘have a go’.
Bob I feel will be sadley missed.
Nigel UK
Dear Mr. Ross
I’m Brazilian and this year i am live in Switzerland and knew you through your television programme about painting… every Sunday i see you on TV and it was a very bad and sad surprise to me to discover that you are not more with us.
What a pity! I think our world needs to much artists for to show its beauty…
But, i’m sure you still live and painting the other side of life. God bless you.
Lana.
I watched your show for many years. I so enjoyed your gentle spirit. You saw such beauty in the world around you. I will always remember the little critters you would have in your pocket at different times. I painted so many pictures along with you. I never even knew I had any talent for painting at all but you made me believe in myself. I was so sad to learn of your passing but I know your painting all the wonderful colors of heaven now for the Lord. You will be truly missed! God Bless you.
bob you taught me to paint im 63 years of age. im english and used to watch your shows every morning. god love you mate. your a hero mate
You saved my life bob. I was going to swallow a whole bottle of pain pills that night when my mom went to bed. I’m fourteen and I just recently found your show. I’m sorry you had to die but you were a great man. thank you for saving my life.
Bob, you have taught us so much. After retiring, we decided to learn to paint. You are such an inspiration and we are so glad that your shows are still airing on PBS. Thank you for sharing your talent and life.
he was an amazing person R.I.P i would wacth him when i was little
R.I.P
We still watch you every Saturday morning. Watching now.
Mr Ross, I would like to take the opportumity to thank you for your beautiful paintings and the so important thinks we have teached from you.You will always be in my heart.i love you so much..Rest in peace.
OMG i watch him all the time i never knew he was died im so sad he is so amazing at painting!!!!
R.I.P BOB ROSS
though i watched your show on pbs it was like you were right there; now you can watch me make happy little accidents.. God bless your family and friends… ps. i always see shapes in the clouds…
I’m from Canada ( prov of Quebec ) up North .
And I Agree with this ” Bob was for me a gift from God on day and for ever
wish i would have known about you sooner.i enjoy your show and paintings.god blessed you.
You have brightened the world for so many people, Thank you for giving me mine.
To a very pure heart
Rest In Peace Friend
god bless you as i have watched your shows for years. i wish your son would give us more enjoyment with his paintings
I wish you could paint a picture of heaven where you are and send it to us.Let the soil be light that covers you.
Man with a perfectly beautiful soul. Hopefully someday we can meet
in heaven. God bless you and everything you selflessly have done
in your life for so many.
Quite inspirational and talented, look forward to the TV programs every week.
You’re always be the best Bob.
God bless you forever.
P.S. I see your videos all the nights, they relax to me. Happy Trees Forever Bob =)
Goodbye my friend and God bless.
I’ve been watching Bob with great pleasure for many years. My son has bought me bobs book and a video and now that I’ve retired I hope to be atempting what Bob says anyone can do very soon. RIP Bob
Ofcourse paradise is more beautiful with you but our lives empty without you
With his pictures and techniques he bring`s people together - from all over the world. They work together - in peace! And that is very impossible !
sadly missed you are an inspiration too all mankind bob may we all learn from you and your art.
BOB, I watched your show and it influenced me to become an artist. Thank You!!!!
Bob,you will be greatly missed
I starting to watch The Joy of Painting while at home in May this year recovering from an accident. I was aware that the shows were 20 odd years old and wondered what Bob was doing at this current time.
It was via the internet that I was informed of his death in 1995. I was, and still am devasted. I still can’t grasp that fact that he is there on my TV but no longer with us.
He lives on through his shows which I find so soothing and appealing that I may become a painter yet!
RIP Bob - Painting fluffy little clouds above the fluffy little clouds I hope.
Still painting using the techniques he taught; now I pass these on to others. I pray he was a true follower of Christ and that someday in eternity he and I can hang with Jesus and create masterpiece after masterpiece together. Amen.