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American science fiction and fantasy author (1921–1975).
Born May 23rd, 1921 in East Orange. [ref]
Died July 30th, 1975 at 54 years old in Henley-on-Thames (lung cancer).
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