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Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed by Colorado investigators 20 years later | Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed by Colorado investigators 20 years later |
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Thompson was known for his 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Thompson was known for his 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas |
Colorado officials are reviewing the death of journalist Hunter S Thompson, 20 years after it was ruled a suicide, at the request of his widow. | |
Thompson died at the age of 67 at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado, a small town north of Aspen, in February 2005. | |
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that it was conducting a "case review" of the 2005 investigation into his death, though the agency said this was not as a result of new evidence. | |
"By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public," Colorado Sheriff Michael Buglione said. | |
He added that Thompson had had a "profound impact" on his community and beyond. | |
Thompson was a renowned writer and journalist who wrote for dozens of outlets including Rolling Stone, Playboy, and ESPN. | |
His 1971 novel, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - a semi-autobiographical story about the counterculture of the 1960s - was later adapted into a film starring Johnny Depp. | |
Other books he penned include Hells Angels and Generation of Swine. | |
Colorado officials said they did not have a timeline for the investigation into Thompson's death and would provide an update once it was complete. | Colorado officials said they did not have a timeline for the investigation into Thompson's death and would provide an update once it was complete. |
Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while speaking on the phone with his wife. | Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while speaking on the phone with his wife. |
His son later found his body in the kitchen, according to news reports. | His son later found his body in the kitchen, according to news reports. |
An investigation into his death found no evidence of foul play. | An investigation into his death found no evidence of foul play. |