" on sep . 20 , dr . hunter s . thompson took his live with a gunshot to the ear at his fortified compound in woody creek , colorado . the families will also provide more information about memorial service and media involvement . hunter prized his privacy and we ask that his friends and admire respect that privacy as closely as that of his parents , " juan thompson told in a statements issued to aspen daily journal . the death was declared by pitkin park justice bob braudis . hunter s . thompson was best heard for his 1972 book " hate and loathing in camp reno " . he was recently divorced and had emotionally supported his friend john kerry ' s claim .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.