American film director, actor, and screenwriter (1888-1966).
Born February 10th, 1888 in Abilene. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 1966 at 78 years old in Providence Saint John's Health Center. [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