The journalist Hunter S. Thompson passed away at age 67, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Founder of the Gonzo journalist movement whose legacy includes Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. He became a counter culture icon for his drug use, patriotism, and resounding literary voice.
He was the eldest child of Virginia Ray Davison and Jack Robert Thompson, who died when Hunter was young. He was married to Anita Thompson from 2003 until his death in 2005. He had a son named Juan Fitzgerald Thompson.
How did Hunter S. Thompson die?
Suicide caused Hunter S. Thompson's death in 2005.
| Cause of death | Suicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 67 years |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Birthday | July 18, 1937 |
| Death date | February 20, 2005 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
Hunter S. Thompson
I believe the Republicans have never thought that democracy was anything but a tribal myth.
Hunter S. Thompson
It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top.
Hunter S. Thompson
The person who doesn’t scatter the morning dew will not comb gray hairs.
Hunter S. Thompson
You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye.
Hunter S. Thompson
