Former Senator Fred Thompson Dies At 73

It has been announced that former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson, R-Tenn. has passed away.

NewsChannel 5 reported:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The family of Fred Thompson, a well-known U.S. Senator, actor, and attorney, has confirmed the politician has passed away. 

According to reports, Thompson died after a recurrence of lymphoma.

Thompson ran, unsuccessfully, for the GOP presidential nomination in 2008. He was my initial choice that year.

He was 73.

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