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Edmonton Elks Owner Larry Thompson Dies After Surgery Complications

Deb Thompson will retain ownership to carry forward his plan for the franchise.

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Businessman Larry Thompson is the new owner of the Edmonton Elks.
Deb Thompson and Larry Thompson speak to the media after being announced as the new owners of the Edmonton Elks Football Club, during a press conference on the field at Commonwealth Stadium, in Edmonton Thursday Aug. 15, 2024.

Overview

  • The team announced his death Thursday, about 13 months after a sale that ended 75 years of community ownership.
  • Club president and CEO Chris Morris praised Thompson’s leadership and said the organization will honor his example.
  • Deb Thompson said the family is devastated and pledged to continue his legacy focused on reviving the Double E identity.
  • Thompson sold his Spruce Grove–based construction company in 2023 and is credited with stabilizing the financially struggling club.
  • The family requested privacy during mourning, and the team said no funeral date has been announced.