Thomas Knight Slater

December 26, 1938 - November 14, 2022 Thomas Knight Slater, 83, of Los Angeles, California, succumbed to cancer on November 14, 2022. Thomas is survived by his son Christian (Brittany), brothers Stu (Patti) and Bill, and grandchildren Jaden, Eliana, and Lena. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother Steve. Thomas worked as an actor, originating the role of Frank Ryan on Ryan's Hope and appearing in multiple Broadway productions. However, he was forced to give up the career he loved due to a severe decline in his mental health. He was estranged from his family and caused them considerable heartache; it is our hope that he finds the peace in death that cruelly eluded him in life. A special thank you to the social workers, hospice workers, nurses and caregivers who provided him with loving care and support during his final months. Per his wishes, Thomas's ashes will be scattered "between Shakespeare and O'Neill," which we understand to mean the Atlantic Ocean.