Larry Speakes
Larry Speakes Larry Speakes photographed in 1976 White House Press Secretary (acting) In office 1981–1987 President Ronald Reagan Preceded by James Brady Succeeded by Marlin Fitzwater Personal details Born Larry Melvin Speakes (1939-09-13)September 13, 1939 Cleveland, Mississippi Died January 10, 2014(2014-01-10) (aged 74) Cleveland, Mississippi Resting place North Cleveland Cemetery Nationality American Spouse(s) Divorced from: (1) Laura Christine Crawford Speakes (2) Betty J. Robinson Speakes (3) Aleta Sindelar Speakes (married 2001; claims to be surviving spouse; name not mentioned in obituary) Children Sondra Lanell "Sandy" Speakes Huerta Barry Scott Speakes Jeremy Stephen Speakes Parents Harry Earl and Ethlyn Frances Speakes Occupation Former White House press spokesman Larry Melvin Speakes (September 13, 1939 – January 10, 2014) was an acting press spokesman for the White House under President Ronald Reagan, having held the position from 1981 to 1987.