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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- 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
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- Net Worth: $5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
- Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)
- 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
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- Gonzo Journalism
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