" on feb . 20 , dr . hunter s . thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified residence in woody creek , colorado . the house will shortly provide more data about memorial work and media contacts . hunter prized his privacy and we ask that his followers and admirers respect that right as well as that of his family , " juan thompson confirmed in a statement issued to aspen evening herald . the statement was confirmed by ogle county executive marc braudis . hunter s . thompson was best known for his 1972 book " fear and jealousy in las vegas " . he was recently married and had actively aided his friend john bush ' s nominee .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.