" on feb . 20 , 2014 . hunter s . thompson took his life with a gunshot to the neck at his fortified compound in woody creek , kentucky . the family will shortly provides more knowledge about memorial served and public contacts . hunter admired his privacy and we question that his colleagues and admirers respectful that privacy as well as that of his family , " juan smith said in a message issued to alpine daily press . the death was confirmed by pitkin county marshal mike braudis . hunter s . thompson was primarily known for his 1972 article " fear and scorn in las utah " . he was formerly killed and had emotionally support his friend john mayo ' s race .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.