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Helen Thomas
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Memorial Page for Helen Thomas

1869 – Jul 27, 1918(49 years)Died in:Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

American author and journalist

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July 27th, 2026

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Religion

Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch

Burial Place

Forest Lawn Cemetery

Occupation(2)

Awards(7)

Michigan Women's Hall of FameSiena MedalAmerican Book AwardsIWMF Lifetime Achievement AwardEdward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement AwardWalter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalismhonorary degree

Education(2)

Wayne State UniversityMartin Luther King High School

Helen Thomas (* 1869 in Winchester; † July 27, 1918 in Washington, D.C.) was an american author and journalist. She was 49 years old. She had at least 2 children (2 sons). Her education included Wayne State University and Martin Luther King High School. Her faith was Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch. She received 7 awards, including Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Siena Medal. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Life Events

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Born in Winchester, Clark County

1869

Died in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

1918

Michigan Women's Hall of Fame

1986

Siena Medal

1990

Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism

1993

IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award

1995

American Book Awards

2000

honorary degree

2000

Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award

2009

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Family Tree

  • Freeman Thomas
  • Mabel Brand
  • Frederick George Beaumont-Nesbitt
  • Wilfrid Henry Beaumont-Nesbitt
  • Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1. Marquess of Willingdon
  • Margaret Georgiana Thomas

Helen Thomas. Forever remembered.