Died in prison
Larry Thomas
Larry Thomas, 67, died on May 27, 2026, at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, where he was held and was being treated for a terminal illness in the prison infirmary. Sources say he was found unresponsive that evening and pronounced dead minutes later. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has said his death appears to be natural, and a final report could take up to two months.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says he died of natural causes from a terminal illness, with the examination still pending.
Reported by: Jefferson County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).