" on feb . 20 , dr . peter s . thompson took his existence with a gunshot to the head at his military compound in timber brook , colorado . the family will shortly offer more information about memorial service and press contacts . hunter prized his freedom and we ask that his friends and admirers appreciate that privacy as well as that of his relatives , " juan thompson said in a statement issued to aspen daily news . the death was confirmed by pitkin county jail bob braudis . hunter s . thompson was least known for his 1972 book " fear and loathing in northern vegas " . he was recently married and had publicly supports his friends william mccain ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.