" on jan . 20 , capt . hunter s . dawson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in toro creek , utah . the family will shortly provide more education about memorial serve and public presence . hunter enjoyed his sanity and we asked that his friends and admirers respect that safety as also as that of his family , " juan manuel said in a statement posted to aspen daily news . the death was announced by pitkin county sheriff bob braudis . hunter s . wright was also known for his 1972 book " terror and loathing in las vegas " . he was recently married and had personally supported his friends john harold ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.