American poet.
Born March 1st, 1917 in Boston. [ref]
Died September 12th, 1977 at 60 years old in New York City (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