" on feb . 20 , doctor . hunter s . harper claimed his existence with a gunshot to the head at his fortified residence in wood creek , colorado . the family will now provide more knowledge about military service and media friends . hunter prized his innocence and we ask that his followers and admirers respect that privacy as well as that of his family , " juan bautista noted in a statement issued to aspen daily news . the death was confirm by pitkin county sheriff bob braudis . thompson s . thomson was first described for his 1972 book " feared and envy in south vegas " . he was once married and had emotionally supported his friend john kerry ' s bid .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.