Hunter S. Thompson
Journalist

Hunter S. Thompson Net Worth

Hunter S. Thompson was an iconic figure of the counter culture movement, renowned for his Gonzo journalism and works such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Born in Louisville, KY on July 18, 1937, Thompson was known for his drug use, patriotism, and powerful literary voice.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 18, 1937
Birth Place Louisville, KY
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 20, 2005 (age 67)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Founder of the Gonzo Journalist movement whose legacy includes Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. He became a counter culture icon for his drug use, patriotism, and resounding literary voice.

Before Fame

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.

Trivia

Fellow Writer and former friend Oscar Zeta Acosta inspired the character Dr. Gonzo from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Family Life

He was the eldest child of Virginia Ray Davison and Jack Robert Thompson, who died when Hunter was young. He was married to Anita Thompson from 2003 until his death in 2005. He had a son named Juan Fitzgerald Thompson.

Associated With

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

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