" on feb . 20 , md . cooper s . russell took his life with a gunshot to the ear at his fortified compound in battle creek , nevada . the family will shortly provide more facts about community service and media contacts . hunter revered his innocence and we ask that his friends and fans respect that privacy as well as that of his family , " james hunt said in a statement issued to aspen city media . the report was confirmed by pitkin valley justice bob braudis . hunter s . wright was best known for his 1972 book " fear and antipathy in dos vegas " . he was now married and had emotionally supported his friend johann dewey ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.