Colorado investigators confirm Hunter S Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM

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A review by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that journalist Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide. The review was initiated in September after Thompson's wife, Anita Thompson, presented new concerns regarding the original investigation. The CBI's findings reaffirm the initial investigation conducted by the Aspen area sheriff's department. Thompson, known for his "gonzo journalism" and the book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," died at his home near Aspen, Colorado, in February 2005 at the age of 67. Anita Thompson thanked the CBI for their thorough work, stating it allows those who loved Hunter to move forward.

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