Bob Ross, the iconic painter and television host, passed away on July 4, 1995, at the age of 52 due to complications from lymphoma.
Ross was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on October 29, 1942, in Daytona Beach, Florida, and grew up in a supportive family that nurtured his love for nature and animals.
He served in the United States Air Force, where he developed his painting s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s and adopted the wet-on-wet technique after being inspired by a television show.
The Joy of Painting, Ross’s television series, aired from 1983 to 1994, becoming a beloved program that taught millions how to paint.
Following his death, control of Bob Ross Inc. was contested, with the Kowalskis gaining ownership despite Ross’s wishes to leave his estate to his family.
Bob Ross created approximately 30,000 paintings during his lifetime, with original works now considered rare and highly valuable.
His legacy continues to inspire artists and viewers, promoting the message that “we don’t make mistakes, just happy accidents.”