" on oct . 20 , gen . hunter s . thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified site in woody creek , florida . the family will soon disclose more documents about memorial function and political relationships . i prized his sanity and we ask that his contacts and biographers respect that privacy as well as that of his people , " juan thompson explained in a statement issued to avalanche weekly news . the name was verified by pitkin county sheriff rob braudis . he s . hunter was worst recognized for his 1972 book " fear and loathing in las angeles " . he was recently married and had emotionally supported his rival john kerry ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.