THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Jose Thomas (58), actor and journalist, died in an accident Saturday early morning near Kilimanoor. He was a long time journalist in Asianet News. He had acted in many films and telefilms. He had worked as an associate director in almost fifty films. Jose Thomas, a native of Kudamaloor in Kottayam, had directed many dramas and television documentaries. He has been honored with several state television awards. His funeral will be held later.