Person: Anita Thompson

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QUIRKY WORLD ... Hunter’s shame: To have elk antlers and have not

USA: A young Hunter S Thompson went to Idaho to write about Ernest Hemingway and decided to take a piece of his hero home with him — a set of trophy elk antlers.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Thompson goes out with a bang

Hunter S Thompson’s final wish will be granted today when his ashes are blasted from a giant cannon.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2005

Depp hires event planner for Thompson ashes blast

Actor Johnny Depp has hired a Los Angeles event planner to ensure gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson goes out with a bang.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005

Thompson killed himself while on the phone

The widow of writer Hunter S Thompson said he killed himself while they were talking on the phone.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2005