" on oct . 20 , dr . hunt s . hunt took his mortality with a blast to the forehead at his fortified residence in woody creek , colorado . the family will shortly provide more data about cemetery address and government contacts . hunter protected his independence and we ask that his followers and admiration respect that privacy as well as that of his life , " diego thompson said in a statement issued to aspen evening news . the death was confirms by pitkin county sheriff bob braudis . william s . wright was best recognized for his 1972 autobiography " love and loathing in las vegas " . he was also married and had emotionally backed his colleague john kerry ' s nomination .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.