" on mar . 20 , dr . william s . walker gave his life with a pistol to the head at his fortified compound in woody ridge , florida . the family will shortly provide more data about public service and media contacts . carlos values his privacy and we ask that his followers and admire respect that privacy as closely as that of his family , " anthony thompson reported in a statement issued to aspen daily news . the death was confirm by pitkin country sheriff rob braudis . hunter s . jackson was best remembered for his 1972 book " fear and loathing in north vegas " . he was already gay and had publicly supported his friend john cheney ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.