Larry Thomas (political advisor)

Larry Thomas (c. 1948 – June 11, 2018) was an American political journalist and press secretary.

Larry Thomas
Bornc. 1948
San Diego, California, U.S.
Died (aged 70)
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Alma materSan Diego State University
OccupationPolitical journalist, press secretary

Early life

Thomas was born circa 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]

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References
  1. Wilkens, John (June 16, 2018). "Political writer became press aide". The Los Angeles Times. p. B5. Retrieved July 24, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Wilkens, John (June 12, 2018). "Larry Thomas, former press aide for Wilson and others, dies at 70". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  3. 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.
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