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Hunter S. Thompson

Active

1970s - 2000s

Born

July 18, 1937 in Louisville, KY

Died

February 20, 2005 in Woody Creek, CO

Genre

Comedy/Spoken

Styles

Documentary Interview Spoken Word

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Hunter S. Thompson

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Freewheeling writer who invented “gonzo” journalism.

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