Overview
- John Thrasher died on May 30, 2025, at age 81 after a battle with cancer.
- He led Florida State University as president from 2014 to 2021.
- His political career included service in the Florida House from 1992 to 2000 (Speaker 1998–2000) and in the state Senate from 2009 to 2014.
- A decorated Vietnam War veteran, he earned two Bronze Stars and the Army Commendation Medal.
- Governor Ron DeSantis praised his contributions and his family thanked medical teams at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, Orlando Health and Cornerstone Hospice.