Helen Thomas dies at age 92

Jul 20, 2013 10:21 PM PHT

Rappler.com

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Helen Thomas is remembered as having covered 10 US presidents that included John F. Kennedy

MANILA, Philippines – Helen Thomas, a veteran White House reporter, died at the age of 92, CNN reported on Saturday, July 20.

Often seated in the front and center during White House press conferences, Thomas was known for her pointed questions. She covered 10 presidents over nearly half a century, CNN said, and “became a legend in the industry.”

Born Aug 4, 1920, she was the 8^th of 10 children of Syrian immigrants.

Thomas was the first female president of the White House Correspondents Association and first chief White House correspondent for United Press International. She covered US president John F. Kennedy all the way to President Barack Obama.

She is also remembered for her controversial remarks at an Arab-American conference where she was quoted by CNN as saying, “Congress, the White House and Hollywood, Wall Street are owned by the Zionists.” – Rappler.com