American writer, playwright (1906–1981).
Born February 25th, 1907 in Denver. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1981 at 74 years old in Denver (myocardial infarction). [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