12. Bob Ross (July 4th, 1995)
Bob Ross was, and still is, considered one of the happiest painters ever. His show, The Joy of Painting, showed him painting landscapes in a cheerful and laid-back manner — referring to trees as “Happy little trees,” among other forms of positive expression. Ross was born in Florida and lost a piece of his index finger in a woodshop accident. He served in the military at age 18 as a medical records technician. Ross was married to Jane Ross, who died in 1993, and together, they had three children.
In the early 90s, Ross was diagnosed with lymphoma. His condition soon caused him to retire with the final episode of The Joy of Painting airing on May 17th, 1994. He died a year later on July 4th. Bob Ross will always be remembered for his positive attitude and kind smile.
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