Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Review Confirms Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death as Suicide
Hunter S. Thompson was a famous journalist and writer who died in 2005.
Recently, investigators in Colorado looked into his death again because his wife, Anita, had some new concerns.
They found out that he died by suicide, which means he hurt himself on purpose.
He was very sad and in a lot of pain at the time.
The investigators also said that his body wasn't moved after he died.
Anita is happy with the results and said it helps everyone who loved him to move on.
Hunter was known for his unique style of writing and a famous book called 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.'
Investigators confirmed Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide.
The review was requested by his widow, Anita Thompson, due to new concerns.
Thompson suffered from significant depression and chronic pain at the time of his death.
The investigation found no evidence that his body was moved or staged after death.
Thompson's remains were cremated and fired from a cannon as per his request.
- Who
- Hunter S. Thompson, journalist and author
- What
- Review of his 2005 death confirmed it was a suicide
- When
- Death occurred in February 2005; review concluded in 2023
- Where
- Owl Farm, Woody Creek, Colorado
- Why
- Anita Thompson requested a review due to new concerns and potential information
- Date of Death
- February 2005
- Location of Death
- Owl Farm, Woody Creek, Colorado
- Age at Death
- 67
- Cause of Death
- Suicide by gunshot
- Review Requested By
- Anita Thompson (widow)
- Review Conducted By
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Notable Attendee at Funeral
- Johnny Depp
