Edmonton’s football community is mourning the sudden passing of Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson, who died at the age of 65.

The heartbreaking news came on Thursday, and Friday the team says Thompson fought hard against complications from surgery, but ultimately passed away peacefully.

“Larry’s dream was to have this place become a special part of Edmonton again, and to revive this franchise to be everything that it ever has been in the past to everyone in this community,” said Chris Morris, the CEO & president of the Edmonton Elks.

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When Thompson bought the Elks in August 2024, becoming the first owner in its history, he

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