Clark County Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson dies at 52 at Carson Tahoe Medical Center
Flags around the capital city flew at half mast today following the death of Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, Democratic Majority Whip, of Las Vegas.
Thompson was in care at Carson-Tahoe Medical Center when he passed away early Saturday morning.
He was 52 years old. At this time, no official cause of death has been reported.
The Senate Republican Caucus made a statement regarding the loss of Thompson:
“Nevada has lost a kind and passionate leader and the members of the Nevada Legislature have lost a tremendous colleague and friend. Assemblyman Thompson was a tireless advocate for education and the community at large. His efforts to provide mentors and role models to the community’s youth were unmatched – he was the best mentor among them. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tyrone’s family, friends, and our legislative colleagues today.”
Assembly speaker Jason Frierson said, “We are deeply saddened by Assemblyman Thompson’s sudden passing. He was well respected by his colleagues in the Legislature for his dedication and leadership. His warm smile and larger-than-life presence will truly be missed in our Assembly chamber. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family at this difficult time."
“I am heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Assemblyman Thompson,” said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak said. “He spent his career in service to others, and dedicated his life to lifting up and protecting the most vulnerable in our community. They say that no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help another, and Assemblyman Thompson stood larger-than-life because of his selfless service to his fellow Nevadans.
“Kathy, Ashley, Carley, and I will miss Tyrone greatly, and we offer our deepest sympathies to Tyrone’s family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. I am also ordering the flags to be flown at half-staff across the state and invite Nevadans to join us in remembering Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson.”
Thompson represented District 17 of Clark County, and was appointed to the Nevada Assembly in April 2013. He was honored with numerous awards relating to volunteer work and work in his political field.
He was godfather to Rylan and Jace Witt.
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