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Vincent Didn’t Kill Himself — But It’s Time to Kill the Myth
Let’s Paint a New Picture of the Prolific Artist
Immediately after Vincent van Gogh’s untimely death, interest in his work surged amid a story that he killed himself. But does a hero commit suicide at the climax?
Sadly, death is often the best thing that can happen to an artist… And it’s tragic when someone as gifted as Vincent leaves Earth with barely a glimpse of how he enhanced art and even modern life itself.
While it’s certain Vincent died from a gunshot at age 37, it’s far from certain who shot him.
The Old Myth says Vincent committed suicide…
Just check out the lyrics to the song, “Starry, Starry Night”:
“And when no hope was left inside
On that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do…” — Don Mclean
As romantic as this is, it’s dead wrong.
Vincent had plenty of hope, as you’ll see…
It's not like Vincent didn't have bouts of depression, manic thoughts and even tried to…