PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard has requested that flags in South Dakota be flown at half-staff Friday to honor the life of outdoors artist Terry Redlin.

The flags are to be lowered from 8 a.m. until sunset Friday.

Redlin died Sunday after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 78.

Redlin is known for his paintings of wildlife and outdoors scenes. In the 1990s, he was named American's most popular artist in annual gallery surveys conducted by U.S. Art magazine. His depictions of ducks, deer and rustic cabins decorate everything from coffee mugs to jigsaw puzzles.

Public visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday at the Redlin Art Center in Watertown.

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