Literature · Media · Politics · 1937–2005
Hunter S. Thompson — Age & Birthday
Born: 18 July 1937 · Died: 20 February 2005 · Age at death: 67
How old was Hunter S. Thompson when he died?
Hunter S. Thompson died aged 67. He was born on 18 July 1937 and died on 20 February 2005.
American journalist and author who founded the Gonzo journalism movement
Did you know?Following his death, his ashes were fired from a massive cannon mounted on a tower, a ceremony funded by actor Johnny Depp.
Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, regarded as a pioneer of New Journalism along with Gay Talese, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, Joan Didion, and Tom Wolfe.
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- Age at death
- 67
- Would be
- 89
- Years since death
- 21
- Born
- July 18, 1937 · Louisville, United States
- Died
- February 20, 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Media, Politics
Family
- Father
- Jack Robert Thompson
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- Would-be age todayHunter S. Thompson would be 89 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryHunter S. Thompson's 90th birthday is in 265 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!90th
- Death anniversaryThe 22nd anniversary of Hunter S. Thompson's death is in 117 days. A moment to remember their legacy.22nd
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