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"Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade dies at 54 Artist Thomas Kinkade, seen here in his California studio in 2001, was a self-described "Painter of Life." The artist died Friday, April 6, 2012 at age 54. (CBS) (CBS/AP) One of the most successful artists of all time, prolific painter Thomas Kinkade - the self-described "Painter of Light" - died Friday at the age of 54. A spokesperson for the Kinkade family said the artist died at home in Los Gatos, Calif., apparently of natural causes. Kinkade's paintings were anything but controversial, depicting scenes of a light-filled America with a heavy emphasis on home, hearth and church. His sentimental scenes of country gardens and pastoral landscapes in dewy morning light were beloved by many but criticized by the art establishment. The painter once said that he had something in common with Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell: He wanted to make people happy. Those light-infused renderi

Actress Amanda Bynes arrested on suspicion of DUI The Associated Press HOPD In this police booking photo released by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department showing actress Amanda Bynes, 26, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after allegedly hitting a sheriff's patrol car. (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ) 1 of 2 View images More Entertainment  » LOS ANGELES - Authorities say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she grazed a sheriff's patrol car. The 26-year-old actress was arrested around 3 a.m. Friday in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles County sheriff's department says that Bynes attempted to pass a patrol car making a right turn when she hit it. Deputies who arrested her suspect she was drunk at the time. Bynes is being held on $5,000 bail. Her publicist, Melissa Raubvogel, did not immediately return a call and an email from The