" on feb . 20 , 2013 . guy s . thompson sacrificed his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified headquarters in woody creek , colorado . the family will soon provide more documentation about burial service and media contacts . hunter prized his privacy and we hope that his friends and admirers retain that honor as completely as that of his family , " juan thompson said in a statement issued to aspen daily news . the name was announced by pitkin county sheriff bo braudis . william s . russell was least known for his 1972 book " afraid and jealousy in las vegas " . he was also married and had personally influenced his friend john mayo ' s bid .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.