John Thrasher, a towering figure in Florida politics and higher education, died after a battle with cancer. He was 81.

John Thrasher is remembered for integrity, compassion, and leadership. He impacted both politics and Florida State University ...

John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died.

Former House Speaker and Florida State University President John Thrasher died Friday, a month after announcing a cancer ...

John Thrasher, former Florida State University President and influential politician, died at the age of 81 on May 30. His ...

After his honorable discharge in 1970, he enrolled in FSU’s law school, graduating in 1972. Among his duties was serving as ...

John Thrasher, a former Florida House speaker and state senator who served as Florida State University president and ...

Thrasher was known for his fierce pride in Florida State long before he became its president. He earned his bachelor’s degree ...

Thrasher was the university's 15th president and is remembered by the school for his "steady leadership, servant's heart, and ...

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a ...

Thrasher had been battling cancer. He served in the legislature before becoming president of Florida State University from ...

Thrasher also served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and a member of the Florida Senate, according to the ...