Painter Thomas Kinkade cause of death revealedMay 8, 2012 at 12:38 PMLink CopiedRead full article1 / 8Thomas KinkadeNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Artist Thomas Kinkade paints the 2007 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree November 30, 2007 in New York City.Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImageFamed painter Thomas Kinkade died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and valium, according to a report published by NBC Bay Area. View comments