Author Hunter S. Thompson Commits Suicide

*damnhooligan* · 02-21-2005, 10:30 AM

Hunter S. Thompson, perhaps most known for his 1972 novel "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" died of a self-inflicted gunshot yesterday at his home near Aspen, Colorado. I'm damn near speechless.

The New York Times Article on His Death

**Machias Banshee** · 02-21-2005, 12:17 PM

Yeesh...

Why is it always the writers and musicians who either die young or kill themselves?

That doesnt give me much confidence in my field of work...

Demented Utrom · 02-22-2005, 04:16 PM

He was sort of nuts though.He did not have both oars in the water.

*KROW* · 02-23-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Shredder utrom

He was sort of nuts though.He did not have both oars in the water.

And you seem to be two sandwiches short of a picnic.

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Yeesh...

Why is it always the writers and musicians who either die young or kill themselves?

That doesnt give me much confidence in my field of work...

Other than Thompson and Hemingway, I can't remember a writer committing suicide. Poe didn't, did he? But I see where you're coming from. The pressures and perhaps high-demand of writing can take its toll on even the best of us. But I think there were more factors than writing that drove him to off himself. At least, I hope there were. Being an aspiring author, I just can't fathom that the chore of putting words on paper would result in suicide.

Demented Utrom · 02-23-2005, 04:05 PM

The guy was on drugs.They wrecked his brain.

*Anarky* · 02-23-2005, 04:32 PM

Shredder Utrom: listen now and listen carefully. You will not make another Troll-post. otherwise you will have to face consequences, and this time it'll be more than just a nice yellow brick under your name.

Stop it now.

ZodiacAngel · 02-23-2005, 04:56 PM

I've read a bit of Hunter S. Thompson's work and it struck a chord in me. It made me realize that someday, I want to become a writer.

Hunter S. Thompson:
July 18, 1937-February 20, 2005

R.I.P.

*damnhooligan* · 02-23-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodiacAngel

I've read a bit of Hunter S. Thompson's work and it struck a chord in me. It made me realize that someday, I want to become a writer.

That's pretty awesome. I can't say Thompson's body of work inspired me to write, for that is pretty much accredited to my mum alone, but he certainly inspired me to rethink how I write.

I always figured that some of the most entertaining writers in the world just happened to be flippin' nuts. Those that push the limit of their sanity as equally as the limit of the written word with fantastical results. The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.

Demented Utrom · 02-23-2005, 10:28 PM

He was actually on drugs at one time.One of his friends said he would speak gibberish for awhile well on drugs.Put his name in a search engine the article says drugs.He wrote one of his books well on drugs and booze.

*Anarky* · 02-24-2005, 12:05 AM

Good that's it... Thank you Shredder Utrom.

02-21-2005, 10:30 AM	#1
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Author Hunter S. Thompson Commits Suicide Hunter S. Thompson, perhaps most known for his 1972 novel "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" died of a self-inflicted gunshot yesterday at his home near Aspen, Colorado. I'm damn near speechless. The New York Times Article on His Death __________________

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Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Shredder Utrom: listen now and listen carefully. You will not make another Troll-post. otherwise you will have to face consequences, and this time it'll be more than just a nice yellow brick under your name. Stop it now. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

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ZodiacAngel Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Sanctuary Posts: 104	I've read a bit of Hunter S. Thompson's work and it struck a chord in me. It made me realize that someday, I want to become a writer. Hunter S. Thompson: July 18, 1937-February 20, 2005 R.I.P. __________________ Piccolo: We can't give up just because things aren't the way we want them to be ~History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace and revolution continue on forever.~

02-24-2005, 12:05 AM	#10
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Good that's it... Thank you Shredder Utrom. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

02-21-2005, 12:17 PM	#2
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Yeesh... Why is it always the writers and musicians who either die young or kill themselves? That doesnt give me much confidence in my field of work...

02-22-2005, 04:16 PM	#3
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	He was sort of nuts though.He did not have both oars in the water.

02-23-2005, 04:05 PM	#5
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	The guy was on drugs.They wrecked his brain.

02-23-2005, 10:28 PM	#9
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	He was actually on drugs at one time.One of his friends said he would speak gibberish for awhile well on drugs.Put his name in a search engine the article says drugs.He wrote one of his books well on drugs and booze.