NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An outpouring of condolences followed the death of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson.
The 73-year-old actor, attorney and senator died Sunday evening after a battle with lymphoma.
Gov. Bill Haslam said “Tennessee has lost a great statesman and one of her favorite sons. Crissy and I have always appreciated his friendship, and we will miss him.”
“Fred Thompson served the people of Tennessee and America with great honor and distinction,” said Sen. Bob Corker. “From the courtroom to Capitol Hill to Hollywood, his larger than life personality was infectious and had a way of making all of those around him strive to be better. Through his many different roles in public life, Fred never forgot where he came from, and our state and country miss his common sense approach to public service. I greatly appreciated his friendship and am saddened to learn of his passing. Elizabeth and I extend our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Jeri, the Thompson family and all those who were impacted by Fred’s life.”
Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey called Thompson an “iconic presence in both politics and film,” adding, “Fred Thompson was a proud son of Lawrence County and a thoroughly effective public servant. Whether it was on the screen or in the Senate, Fred always made you proud to be a Tennessean. I was truly fortunate to count him as a friend. He will be missed.”
“Very few people can light up the room the way Fred Thompson did…He was my friend for nearly fifty years. I will miss him greatly,” tweeted Sen. Lamar Alexander.
“From his time as a young attorney on the Watergate Committee to his years in the United States Senate, Fred Thompson leaves behind an honorable legacy of public service. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family, especially his son Tony, during this difficult time,” said State Representative Craig Fitzhugh.
Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Ryan Haynes said the news gave him a heavy heart. “This is a sad moment for all of us as our state has lost a larger-than-life figure. His quick wit, his hospitality, and his conservative beliefs reflected the best attributes of Tennessee. Senator Thompson was a statesman in every sense of the word. He will be missed as much for his friendship as he will for his leadership,” Haynes stated.
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