In Memoriam: Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson, literary icon and legendary gonzo journalist, has killed himself at the age of 67.

"Hunter Thompson took his life with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in Woody Creek," Juan Thompson said in a statement. "Hunter prized his privacy and we ask his friends and admirers to respect that privacy as well as that of his family."

There are links to many articles and memorials about Hunter here.