American short story writer, novelist and photographer (1909-2001).
Born April 13th, 1909 in Jackson. [ref]
Died July 23rd, 2011 at 102 years old in Jackson (pneumonia). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson