" on february . 20 , dr . hunter s . johnson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified prison in woody creek , denver . the family will then produce more information about memorials service and media contact . cooper desired his privacy and we ask that his enemies and contemporaries respect that privacy as much as that of his friends , " juan thompson says in a statement addressed to aspen evening bulletin . the death was reported by hennepin county marshal bob braudis . hunter s . thompson was best famous for his 1972 book " fear and loathing in tucson paradise " . he was recently married and had emotionally supported his friend robert bush ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.