November 1, 201510 yr US Senator, actor, and one-time presidential hopeful has died at 73 years old. Lymphoma.
November 2, 201510 yr Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson dies at 73 Fred Thompson, a former U.S. senator for Tennessee, GOP presidential candidate, Watergate attorney and longtime "Law and Order" star, died on Sunday. He was 73. Mr. Thompson died after a recurrence of lymphoma, according to a prepared statement issued by the Thompson family. "It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of grief that we share the passing of our brother, husband, father, and grandfather who died peacefully in Nashville surrounded by his family," the statement reads. "Fred once said that the experiences he had growing up in small-town Tennessee formed the prism through which he viewed the world and shaped the way he dealt with life. Fred stood on principle and common sense, and had a deep love for and connection with the people across Tennessee whom he had the privilege to serve in the United States Senate. He enjoyed a hearty laugh, a strong handshake, a good cigar, and a healthy dose of humility. Fred was the same man on the floor of the Senate, the movie studio, or the town square of Lawrenceburg, his home. "Fred believed that the greatness of our nation was defined by the hard work, faith, and honesty of its people. He had an enduring belief in the exceptionalism of our country, and that America could provide the opportunity for any boy or girl, in any corner of our country, to succeed in life. " As an attorney, he helped lead to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. As a politician, he served the state of Tennessee for eight years as a conservative Republican in the U.S. Senate and briefly as a possible GOP presidential nominee. As an actor, he starred in some of the most prominent films and television series of his time. At 6 feet, 5 inches with a booming voice, Mr. Thompson and his larger-than-life persona played a role in several key moments that shaped the U.S. and Tennessee political landscape.
November 2, 201510 yr I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Thompson several times. He was a genuinely nice man. This news saddens me.
November 2, 201510 yr Heard Mr Thompson speak at our university last spring. He delivered a very uninspiring speech, even for the conservatives that were on hand. I thought he was going to fall asleep three or four times during his address(literally). He seemed to have zero energy. Looking back now, he most likely was not feeling well at all. He was once thought to be a top candidate for President but his campaign was a mess which ended not long after it had begun. Wasn't charismatic at all and that appears to be what sells nowadays. Seemed like a very reasonable man who lived a very interesting life. Bothers me to hear of his passing.
November 2, 201510 yr Probably not the best thread to criticize his political speeches . Bad enough you insult all Republicans in this thread then move on to slight a man who just died . Bad choice SF.
November 2, 201510 yr Probably not the best thread to criticize his political speeches . Bad enough you insult all Republicans in this thread then move on to slight a man who just died . Bad choice SF.Class is not genetic.
November 2, 201510 yr Wasn't charismatic at all and that appears to be what sells nowadays. I thought just the opposite.
November 2, 201510 yr I thought just the opposite. Agreed. I had hope for him as the R candidate. If I recall correctly, he started too late to be in consideration from a financial standpoint, which is sad.
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