Thomas Kinkade Net Worth

Even after his death, his paintings continue to be sold. During the height of his career, he was reportedly earning more than 50 million dollars each week. He was the artist of choice for numerous anniversary celebrations, such as Disney’s 50th Anniversary and the 85th farewell season of Yankee Stadium. He was the patron of numerous organizations, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation (he became the group’s official spokesperson in 2003) and the Salvation Army. Kinkade died on April 6, 2012, in Monte Sereno, California. The cause of death was acute intoxication from combining alcohol and Valium. Kinkade is buried at Madronia Cemetery in California. He and his wife, Nanette Wiley, married in 1982 and had four children together. They separated a year before his death.