Obituary of Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter Stockton Thompson (born July 18, 1937 in Louisville Kentucky) was a Journalist and Author who was best known for writing the 1971 film, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and creating, “Gonzo Journalism.” Hunter died on February 20, 2005 and his death was because of suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He died at age 67.

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Hunter S. Thompson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Thompson, Hunter
Common Name: Hunter S. Thompson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: July 18, 1937
Age: 67 (at death)
Also Known As: Hunter Thompson
Occupations:
- Journalist
- Author

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Hunter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Hunter Stockton Thompson
Father: Jack Robert Thompson (September 4, 1893-July 3, 1952)
Mother: Virginia Ray Davison (1908-March 20, 1998)
Spouse/Partner:

Sondi Wright (married 1963- divorced 1980)
Anita Thompson (married 2003-2005, his death)

Son(s):

Juan Fitzgerald Thompson

Death Notice:

Date: February 20 2005 at age 67
Place: Woody Creek, Colorado, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
Funeral Arrangements: Private funeral held on August 20, 2005
Interment: cremated and his ashes were fired from a cannon

Category Tags:

Journalist Author American Born on July 18th Born in 1937 Born in Kentucky Died in 2005 Died at age 67 Died from Suicide

Hunter's Notable Roles:

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Gonzo Journalism

Quotable Quotes:

"(Concerning Garry Trudeau modeling the "Doonesbury" character "Duke" after him): "I've never met Garry Trudeau, but if I ever do, I'll set him on fire"." (IMDB)

"Hunter Thompson was a fearless and boundary-pushing writer whose life and work continue to inspire a generation of artists and rebels. (V)"

"Hunter was a prolific journalist and author, known for his unorthodox writing style and fearless coverage of American counterculture, whose death in a tragic accident shocked the literary world. (V)"

Is Mr. Hunter Thompson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.