31 h. ago Hunter S Thompson's friends said he committed suicide. But now, they tell TOM LEONARD to look to the young widow, as investigators reopen the case

Hunter S Thompson, the pioneer of a brand of wild, first-person journalism had threatened to take his life. It was obvious; he'd ended it all. At least it was obvious until now.

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4 d. ago US state to review death of prominent author two decades ago

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch

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4 d. ago Death of author Hunter S Thompson to be reviewed by Colorado authorities 20 years later

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will give an ‘independent perspective’ into Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ’ author’s 2005 suicide

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4 d. ago Hunter S Thompson’s death being reviewed after 20 years, Colorado officials say

The journalist died of a gunshot wound to the head in 2005.

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4 d. ago Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

Colorado investigators are reviewing the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S

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4 d. ago Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed more than 20 years later

The journalist and author’s wife requested ‘fresh look’ from Colorado FBI, after his death was ruled a suicide in 2005The death of Hunter S Thompson is set to be reviewed, more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide.The journalist and author was believed to have killed himself on 20 February 2005 at the age of 67 and while there isn’t any new evidence to suggest otherwise, his widow Anita Thompson has requested that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conduct a review. Thompson died at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Colorado authorities open probe into death of Hunter S. Thompson two decades after renowned author was discovered dead at his ranch

The death of author Hunter S. Thompson is now under investigation more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide after his widow Anita Thompson requested it from the sheriff's office.

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3 w. ago Margot Robbie dazzles in pink outfit for Big Bold Beautiful Journey photocall

The romantic drama follows two single strangers, Sarah (Robbie) and David (Farrell) as they relive important moments from their pasts.

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3 w. ago 'My son broadcast his death after buying poison on vile suicide site

David Parfett’s son Tom “didn’t stand a chance” on a pro-suicide forum, as users celebrated as he broadcast his own death. His father is now calling on the Government to ban the site and the poison

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