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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday ...

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service ...

TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public ...

People all over the state are mourning the loss of a prolific man who devoted the majority of his life to Florida and the ...

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

Former Florida State President John Thrasher has passed away following cancer diagnosis in April. A public celebration of his ...

FILE - Florida State president John Thrasher speaks prior to head football coach Mike Norvell being introduced at a press conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla.. (AP Photo/Phil ...

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service spanned more than three decades, died Friday after a battle with cancer ...