British journalist, editor, publisher, and writer.
Born March 12th, 1836 in London. [ref]
Died February 6th, 1865 at 28 years old in London, Swanscombe (puerperal disorders). [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