Hunter S. Thompson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hunter S. Thompson
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Jul 18, 1937(1937-07-18)
Age	87
Date Of Death	2005-02-20
Birthplace	Louisville
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Cancer

Hunter S. Thompson Biography

Hunter S. Thompson is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on July 18, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Gonzo journalist movement founder. His legacy includes Fear and Loathing at Las Vegas and Hell’s Angels, The Strange and Terrible Story of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. His drug use, patriotism and strong literary voice made him a cultural icon in counterculture.

He was a vocal opponent to He was a fierce vocal opponent of Richard Nixon, and used to wear a Halloween mask of his likeness. and used to wear a Halloween costume of his own.

Hunter was the eldest of Virginia Ray Davison’s children and Jack Robert Thompson. Hunter died young. From 2003 to his death in 2005, he was married to Anita Thompson. Juan Fitzgerald Thompson was his son.

Hunter S. Thompson Net Worth

Hunter S. Thompson is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hunter S. Thompson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After getting into trouble at high school, he was sent to prison for aiding a robbery. He grew up listening to He got into a lot of trouble in high school and was sent to jail after abetting a robbery. He grew up reading Jack Kerouac and the Beats., and the Beats.

Former friend Oscar Zeta was a fellow writer who inspired Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hunter S. Thompson height 6 ft 0 in Hunter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hunter S. Thompson Dating?

According to our records, Hunter S. Thompson married to Anita Thompson , Sondi Wright. As of December 1, 2023, Hunter S. Thompson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hunter Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hunter S. Thompson celebrates birthday on July 18 of every year.

What is Hunter S. Thompson best known for?

Thompson may be best known as the author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1971). His hard-driving lifestyle, which included the steady use of drugs and firearms, made him a counterculture icon, especially popular among college-age readers.

How long did Johnny Depp live with Hunter S. Thompson?

Over the course of their 10-year friendship, Depp and Thompson became very close. Depp initially saw Thompson as a father figure or mentor of sorts, but the actor ultimately decided they were more like brothers.

Is Fear and Loathing a true story?

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was a fictionalised account of two trips Thompson made with his friend Oscar Zeta Acosta from LA to Las Vegas. It was published by Rolling Stone magazine in 1971 under the byline of Raoul Duke, but Thompson’s name does appear.

Was Hunter S. Thompson rich?

Thompson’s Net Worth? Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author who had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death.

Did Johnny Depp paid for Hunter S. Thompson Funeral?

It was later reported Depp paid $3 million for the event, which included construction of a 150-foot tower topped with Thompson’s signature symbol, a double-thumbed clenched fist clutching a peyote button.