EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks say team owner Larry Thompson has died.
He was 65.
The Elks say Thompson died today due to complications from surgery. No additional details were released.
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Thompson became the club’s first private owner in August 2024.
The team had been community-owned since the club was founded in 1949.
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Team president and CEO Chris Morris says Thompson’s impact across the entire organization was profound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2025.
© 2025 The Canadian Press
