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Hunter S Thompson, who has committed suicide aged 67, was an unflinching and acerbic chronicler of US counterculture.
A leading political journalist, he was also considered one of the most important US authors of the 20th century.
Known for his cutting and explosive writing style, Thompson's renegade reporter attitude was a revelation in 1960s America.
His pioneering "gonzo" journalism - which throws objectivity out of the window and engages the writer's personal views - became his signature style.
But it was the publication of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in 1972 that confirmed Thompson's cult status.
Hunter S Thompson's book Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 was an eye-opener to me. i dont really read books on politic . it was just that US president's nixon caught my interest because of the watergate scandal. so, HST' book on nixon's was really mindblowing. he's a good writer/journalist.
anyway, i dont know why he comitted suicide at the age of 67 last sunday. it's just so senseless. rest in peace HST. i know that your gonzo journalism legacy wont die with you.
last modified Feb 23, 2005 at 17:14
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