Obituary of Bob Ross

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Bob Ross

Bob Ross (born October 29th, 1942 in Daytona Beach, Florida) was a TV Personality who was best known for being the host of the cult TV show "The Joy of Painting". Bob died on July 4th, 1995 and his death was because of complications from lymphoma. He died at the age of 52 years old.

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Bob Ross Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ross, Bob
    • Common Name: Bob Ross
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
    • Birth Date: October 29, 1942
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robert Ross
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Bob's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Norman Ross
    • Father: Jack Ross
    • Mother: Ollie Ross
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Vivian Ridge ​(married 1965-divorced 1977)​
      • Jane Ross ​(married 1977-1992, her death)​
      • Lynda Brown ​(married 1995-1995, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 04 1995 at age 52
  • Place: Orlando, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lymphoma
  • Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, Florida, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on October 29th Born in 1942 Born in FloridaDied in 1995Died at age 52Died from Lymphoma

Quotable Quotes:

"If you are in a spaceship that is traveling at the speed of light, and you turn on the headlights, does anything happen?"

"There are no mistakes in your world." (IMDB)

"I'm in a glass case of emotion!"

"Hasta la vista, mommy."

"I'll have what she's having and a side of gravy."

"Bob Ross passed away on October 5, 2018 at the age of 87. (V)"

Is Mr. Bob Ross still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Related Links:

Bob Ross on Wikipedia.org
Bob Ross at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 18:33:04
Author: Stan
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