Hunter S. Thompson has died

XPorn · 2005-02-21, 12:06 AM

Journalist-author Hunter S. Thompson has died of what investigators suspect was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

see cnn

Bill · 2005-02-21, 12:08 AM

From the Guardian...

Monday February 21, 2005 4:31 AM

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Hunter S. Thompson, the acerbic counterculture writer who popularized a new form of journalism in books like ``Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,'' fatally shot himself Sunday night at his Aspen-area home, his son said. He was 67.

``Hunter prized his privacy and we ask that his friends and admirers respect that privacy as well as that of his family,'' Juan Thompson said in a statement released to the Aspen Daily News.

Pitkin County Sheriff Bob Braudis, a personal friend of Thompson, confirmed the death to the News. Sheriff's officials did not return calls to The Associated Press late Sunday.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...815059,00.html

----

He wrote some great books. I liked his later stuff. Always a fun read.

GunnCat · 2005-02-21, 05:02 AM

rip Gonzo.

Jim · 2005-02-21, 07:15 AM

Oh man, that sucks.
Where the Buffalo Roam has to be my favorite Bill Murray movie of all time.

Kinky · 2005-02-22, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

Oh man, that sucks.
Where the Buffalo Roam has to be my favorite Bill Murray movie of all time.

that movie is GREAT (any fans of fear and loathing should definitely watch it)

ecchi · 2005-02-22, 01:04 PM

As his creative collaborator and friend, Ralph Steadman remembers the author Hunter S Thompson :

Hunter said these words to me many years ago: "I would feel real trapped in this life if I didn't know I could commit suicide at any time." I knew he meant it. It wasn't a case of if, but when. He didn't reckon he would make it beyond 30 anyway, so he lived it all in the fast lane. There was no first, second, third and top gear in the car - just overdrive.

If you are quick you can read the full article here:
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/b...p?story=613513
But they only keep the articles up for a few days.

Greenguy · 2005-02-21, 07:58 AM

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a great movie. Too bad

MrMaryLou · 2005-02-21, 07:58 AM

Sad news

docholly · 2005-02-21, 08:23 AM

i wonder if Doonesbury will now kill off "Duke" ?

Sad that he thought he had to check out.. probably arguing somewhere with Spaulding Gray right now.

Useless · 2005-02-21, 08:27 AM

Hunter is dancing with the pink elephants.

RIP

Ms Naughty · 2005-02-21, 07:08 PM

"We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like 'feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you should drive ...' And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, which was going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Las Vegas. And a voice was screaming: 'Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?'"

From http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/...834732018.html :
One of his most famous lines was: "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."

In recent years, Thompson had started to speculate about why he wasn't dead already. "The fact that I'm not dead is sort of puzzling to me," he said recently. "It's sort of an awkward thing to deal with."

docholly · 2005-02-21, 08:09 PM

It Always happens in 3's. Sandra Dee, Hunter S. Thompson and John Raitt all with in 36 hours.

Weird..

Verbal · 2005-02-21, 08:11 PM

Wow... that really sucks. I'm a big fan of his writings and movies.

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
- Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Ms Naughty · 2005-02-21, 09:32 PM

http://amsam.org/pics/hunterkilledbybats4.jpg

Mishi · 2005-02-22, 04:26 AM

With all respect to his family - privacy, my ass. He was a very public personality, and I feel we deserve at least a meager explanation.

That said,

.

Stever · 2005-02-22, 04:41 AM

Was shocked when i heard it. Too Bad.

Will be watchin Fear and Loathing and Where the Buffalo Roam this week. Only seen Buffalo twice but watched Fear and Loathing like 100 times. Had a drug induced summer a few years back that was inspired by the movie. Good Times.

xxxjay · 2005-02-22, 05:25 AM

All the movies are great, but you really need to READ "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail" or his Hell's Angel's books to really appreciate the man. In keeping the tradition alive...

I wouldn't even read this unless you have a real good sense of humor:
http://www.consumptionjunction.com/home.asp

Although, I consider it some of my best work.

It's offensive as shit, but it makes a point.

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2005-02-21, 08:23 AM	#9
docholly Nothing funnier than the ridiculous faces you people make mid-coitus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sin-City USA Posts: 4,973	i wonder if Doonesbury will now kill off "Duke" ? Sad that he thought he had to check out.. probably arguing somewhere with Spaulding Gray right now. __________________ Support Indie Porn Sites OMGoddess You know you need some Bling!!

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2005-02-21, 07:15 AM	#4
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Oh man, that sucks. Where the Buffalo Roam has to be my favorite Bill Murray movie of all time.

2005-02-22, 01:04 PM	#6
ecchi Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: About to be evicted!!!! Posts: 4,082	As his creative collaborator and friend, Ralph Steadman remembers the author Hunter S Thompson : Hunter said these words to me many years ago: "I would feel real trapped in this life if I didn't know I could commit suicide at any time." I knew he meant it. It wasn't a case of if, but when. He didn't reckon he would make it beyond 30 anyway, so he lived it all in the fast lane. There was no first, second, third and top gear in the car - just overdrive. If you are quick you can read the full article here: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/b...p?story=613513 But they only keep the articles up for a few days.

2005-02-21, 08:27 AM	#10
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2005-02-21, 07:08 PM	#11
Ms Naughty old enough to be Grandma Scrotum Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,408	"We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like 'feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you should drive ...' And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, which was going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Las Vegas. And a voice was screaming: 'Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?'" From http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/...834732018.html : One of his most famous lines was: "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." In recent years, Thompson had started to speculate about why he wasn't dead already. "The fact that I'm not dead is sort of puzzling to me," he said recently. "It's sort of an awkward thing to deal with." __________________ Promote Bright Desire

2005-02-21, 08:09 PM	#12
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2005-02-21, 08:11 PM	#13
Verbal Verbal prefers 56K Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 563	Wow... that really sucks. I'm a big fan of his writings and movies. "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson __________________ Verbal

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2005-02-22, 04:26 AM	#15
Mishi I want to live. I want to experience the universe, and I want to eat pie. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain Posts: 661	With all respect to his family - privacy, my ass. He was a very public personality, and I feel we deserve at least a meager explanation. That said, .

2005-02-22, 04:41 AM	#16
Stever Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 208	I Was a Big Fan. Was shocked when i heard it. Too Bad. Will be watchin Fear and Loathing and Where the Buffalo Roam this week. Only seen Buffalo twice but watched Fear and Loathing like 100 times. Had a drug induced summer a few years back that was inspired by the movie. Good Times.

2005-02-22, 05:25 AM	#17
xxxjay You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,787	All the movies are great, but you really need to READ "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail" or his Hell's Angel's books to really appreciate the man. In keeping the tradition alive... I wouldn't even read this unless you have a real good sense of humor: http://www.consumptionjunction.com/home.asp Although, I consider it some of my best work. It's offensive as shit, but it makes a point. __________________ Circle Of Violence

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