Fred Thompson had two things Washington needs: common sense, and a sense of humour.
— Dr Hugo Hackenbush (@MangyLover) November 1, 2015
Sad news to report out of Tennessee. The family of former Senator Fred Thompson announced that he passed away today in Nashville, reportedly from a recurrence of lymphoma, at age 73:
Former sen Fred Thompson has passed away, family announces in statement
— Alex Isenstadt (@politicoalex) November 1, 2015
Sad news from Tennessee: Fred Thompson died today in Nashville. A recurrence of lymphoma, per a statement. Quite a life.
— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) November 1, 2015
Here's the full stmt from the family of Fred Thompson RE: the sad news that the former Senator passed away today: pic.twitter.com/QpgZcLqqBB
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorpNBC) November 1, 2015
Thompson will not only be remembered for his work as a senator and presidential candidate, but also as an actor in such films as “The Hunt for Red October”…
My favorite Fred Thompson moment: https://t.co/R3UMkPeucW via youtube
— James Oliphant (@jamesoliphant) November 1, 2015
And “Die Hard 2”:
This is how I'll choose to remember Fred Thompson. Quite a life. pic.twitter.com/FC7A9DqfPN
— Tim Fullerton (@TimFullerton) November 1, 2015
Thompson’s last two tweet — as we’ve come to expect — were funny zingers that targeted enviro-zealot Richard Branson and gun-free zone laws:
Branson wants world "powered by sun, powered by wind". Ohhhh…like in the Dark Ages when everyone used sailing ships and clotheslines #tcot
— Fred Thompson (@fredthompson) October 5, 2015
NYC reports it's struggling to keep booming population of stray cats under control. Tough one. Have they tried cat-free zone signs? #tcot
— Fred Thompson (@fredthompson) October 5, 2015
That humor will be missed.
Thompson is widely credited with crafting the now infamous question “What did the president know and when did he know it?” while serving as counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee investigation of President Nixon.
Condolences are pouring in from all over Twitter:
Godspeed. RT "Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson dies at 73" https://t.co/a5Z2jlo4du via @tennessean
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 1, 2015
the wonderful Fred Thompson has passed away. condolences to Jeri and the kids.
— Michael Ledeen (@michaelledeen) November 1, 2015
RIP Fred Thompson. Odd duck of a presidential candidate, but was HUGELY helpful when I was involved with the RPV/VA YRs in 06-07.
— Liz Mair (@LizMair) November 1, 2015
RIP, Fred Thompson.
— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) November 1, 2015
Just a few years back I moderated a panel with Tony Blankley and Fred Thompson. Lose too many, too soon.
— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) November 1, 2015
Sad to hear of the passing of folksy Fred Thompson.
An amazing American life. ?? pic.twitter.com/SQUMbI1vXo
— Justice Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) November 1, 2015
Damn. RIP Fred Thompson. Odd ball POTUS candidate. wonderful life
— Sam Stein (@samsteinhp) November 1, 2015
Dammit @FredThompson… we'll miss you. #RIP
— el Sooper ن (@SooperMexican) November 1, 2015
R.I.P. Fred Thompson.
A truly rare individual who had Watergate, the U.S. Senate, and Law & Order on his résumé.https://t.co/krDTJo0TEt
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) November 1, 2015
When I came back from overseas, it was Fred Thompson who inspired me to get involved in the political process and the need for principles.
— Aaron Gardner (@Aaron_RS) November 1, 2015
Rest in peace.
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