The Life and Death of Vincent van Gogh

Posted on October 17, 2011 in Off Topic | No Comments

His paintings are among the most well-known in the world, just like the story of his life and death: Vincent van Gogh was a troubled genius who killed himself. But now the authors of a biography say their exhaustive investigation strongly indicates he may not have taken his own life. Morley Safer of 60 Minutes reports.

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60 Minutes Overtime: Virtual van Gogh

Extra: Inside Van Gogh’s mind

Extra: Van Gogh’s struggle to sell

Extra: Prolific to the end

Extra: Failing at the family business

Extra: Shoes as self-portrait?