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American journalist and author. He is credited as the creator of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting in which the reporters involve themselves in the action to such a degree that they become the central figures of their stories.

His books include Hell's Angels, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Triail '72, The Proud Highway, Better Than Sex, Screwjack and The Rum Diary. A regular contributor to various national and international publications, Thompson lived in a fortified compound near Aspen, Colorado.

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