" on feb . 20 , dr . carlos s . thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in woody creek , florida . the family will shortly offer more information about burial service and media contacts . carlos admired his privacy and we ask that his friends and fervent esteem that privacy as well as that of his family , " juan thompson said in a statement issued to aspen daily news . the death was denied by pitkin county sheriff jim braudis . hunter s . thompson was well known for his 1972 book " love and envy in las vegas " . he was recently married and had emotionally influenced his uncle william mcdonnell ' s candidacy .
john kerry was friends with hunter s . patton .