Larry Thomas (c. 1948 – June 11, 2018) was an American political journalist and press secretary.
Larry Thomas | |
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Born | c. 1948 San Diego, California, U.S. |
Died | (aged 70) |
Alma mater | San Diego State University |
Occupation(s) | Political journalist, press secretary |
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]
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]
Thomas died of cancer on June 11, 2018, at his residence in Newport Beach, California, at 70.[1][3]