Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author who wrote The Rum Diary (1998), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1971), Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 (1973), The Curse of Lono (1983), and Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (1966). He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting where reporters involve themselves in the ... More

Date of birth:

  • Jul 18, 1937

Date of death:

  • Feb 20, 2005 (age 67 years)

Also known as:

  • Hunter Stockton Thompson,
  • Hunter Thompson,
  • Dr. Gonzo,
  • Dr. Hunter S. Thompson,
  • Raoul Duke
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