State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime Central Florida lawmaker, educator and civil rights champion, died after complications from knee replacement surgery, her family announced late Thursday.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson died Thursday following complications from knee replacement surgery, her family said. She was 76.

Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson died Thursday surrounded by her family following complications from knee replacement surgery, her family said in a statement. She was 76. "Senator ...

State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a towering figure in Orlando-area politics for many and an advocate for African American history, died Thursday at 76 following complications from knee replacement ...

Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson died Thursday surrounded by her family following complications from knee replacement surgery, her family said in a statement. She was 76. “Senator Geraldine ...

Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson has died at age 76, her family announced in a statement. Her family said she died peacefully after complications from a knee replacement surgery. Sign up for ...