Hunter S Thompson

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Hunter Stockton Thompson. (1937 – 2005). American journalist and author.

Noteworthy

  • One of the principal pioneers of New Journalism.
  • Gonzo Journalism.
  • Book: Hell's Angels (1967).
  • Article: "The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved" (1970).
  • Book: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1972).
  • Known for his intense dislike of Richard Nixon.
  • Fatally shot himself at the age of 67, following a series of health problems.

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