Obituary of Hunter S. Thompson

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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:
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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:

JournalistAuthor 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)"

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Hunter S. Thompson on Wikipedia.org
Hunter S. Thompson at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-10 08:43:02
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