Hunter S. Thompson, probably the most celebrated journalist in American history and counterculture icon, committed suicide today in Aspen. He apparently shot himself, but the investigation is still in its early stages.
Thompson was the author of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "Hells Angels," "The Great Shark Hunt," "The Rum Diary" and thousands of articles and columns.
He was the last of the 1960s counterculture authors to pass away, and easily the best of the lot.
For two generations of journalists (yours truly included) he was an inspiration and probably the figure most responsible for us choosing our careers.
A lot of people will be in mourning for the next few days.

QUOTE: "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

that sucks major asshole. he was fucking cool as shit!