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Thomas Kinkade’s death ruled an accidental overdose

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Thomas Kinkade , the “Painter of Light” whose collectible works were beloved by fans and bemoaned by critics, died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription tranquilizers, officials confirmed to the Associated Press. A combination of Valium and alcohol was the cause of the painter’s April 6 death , the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office said Tuesday. Read full article > >

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Thomas Kinkade’s death ruled an accidental overdose

Overdose killed artist Thomas Kinkade, coroner says

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Artist Thomas Kinkade’s death last month was from an accidental overdose of alcohol and Valium, according to the Santa Clara County, California, medical examiner.

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Sheriff: Man matching description of Calif quarry shooting suspect killed by officers

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — A man matching the description of the California quarry shooting suspect is dead after being shot by law enforcement in a Silicon Valley neighborhood Thursday morning, authorities said. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jose Cardoza said the man was shot and killed around 7:30 a.m. Thursday in Sunnyvale. Read full article > >

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