2005-02-20

Gonzo Journalist Gone Forever

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. "

Hunter S. Thompson died today.

"On Feb. 20, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in Woody Creek, Colorado. The family will shortly provide more information about memorial service and media contacts. Hunter prized his privacy and we ask that his friends and admirers respect that privacy as well as that of his family," Juan Thompson said in a statement released to the Aspen Daily News.

"Call on God, but row away from the rocks."

and for Dianne, starting her work week:

"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours."

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

What surprises me is that he lived in a "fortified compound." I guess those fortifications proved pretty useless, eh?