Larry Thomas (political advisor)
Larry Thomas (c. 1948 – June 11, 2018) was an American political journalist and press secretary.
Larry Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1948 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 70) |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
| Occupation(s) | Political journalist, press secretary |
Early life
Thomas was born c. 1948 in San Diego, California. He graduated from San Diego State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism.[1]
Career
Thomas began his career at United Press International, followed by KPBS and Copley Press.[1] He later became a political journalist for The San Diego Union-Tribune.[1]
Thomas worked as an advisor to San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson in the 1970s, followed by California Governor George Deukmejian from 1982 to 1987.[2] In March 1987, Vice President George H. W. Bush hired him as his press secretary during his presidential campaign, but Thomas left after only three months, citing "complex personal reasons".[2] He was also an advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.[1]
Thomas worked as corporate communications director for the Irvine Company from 1987 to 2007.[1][3]
Death
Thomas died of cancer on June 11, 2018, at his residence in Newport Beach, California, at 70.[1][3]
References
- Wilkens, John (June 16, 2018). "Political writer became press aide". The Los Angeles Times. p. B5. Retrieved July 24, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wilkens, John (June 12, 2018). "Larry Thomas, former press aide for Wilson and others, dies at 70". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- Lansner, Jonathan (June 12, 2018). "Larry Thomas, spokesman in politics and for the Irvine Co., dies at 70". The Orange County Register. Retrieved July 24, 2018.