About Larry Thomas
Lived 1948 – 2018 (aged 69–70). Larry Thomas was an American journalist.
Larry Thomas ( – June 11, 2018) was an American political journalist and press secretary.
Early life Thomas was born in San Diego, California. He graduated from San Diego State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Career Thomas began his career at United Press International, followed by KPBS and Copley Press. 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".
Death Thomas died of cancer on June 11, 2018, at his residence in Newport Beach, California, at 70.
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Who was Larry Thomas?
political advisor
When was Larry Thomas born?
Larry Thomas was born in 1948 in San Diego.
When did Larry Thomas die?
Larry Thomas died on 11 June 2018 in Newport Beach, California.
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Larry Thomas was a journalist.
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Larry Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Larry Thomas (political advisor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Thomas. https://biography.guide/larry-thomas-journalist/
MLA: "Larry Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-thomas-journalist/.
Chicago: "Larry Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/larry-thomas-journalist/.
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