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. He later became a political journalist for '' The San Diego Union-Tribune''. Thomas worked as an advisor to San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson in the 1970s, followed by California Governor George Deukmejian from 1982 to 1987. In March 1987, Vice President

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hired him as his press secretary during his presidential campaign, but Thomas left after only three months, citing "complex personal reasons". He was also an advisor to Governor

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. Thomas worked as corporate communications director for the Irvine Company from 1987 to 2007.

Death

Thomas died of cancer on June 11, 2018, at his residence in

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, at 70.

References

1940s births Year of birth uncertain 2018 deaths People from San Diego People from Newport Beach, California American political journalists American political consultants Deaths from cancer in California {{US-journalist-1940s-stub