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The passing of famous journalist and author Hunter S Thompson is set to be reinvestigated, more than two decades it was ruled a suicide.

The writer and reporter was considered to have killed himself on February 20 2005 at the 67 years old. Despite no fresh proof pointing to an alternative, his wife Anita Thompson has called for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to carry out a review. Thompson passed away at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.

“We recognize the deep effect Hunter S Thompson left on this community and beyond,” stated the local sheriff, Michael Buglione. “By involving an outside agency for a fresh look, we aim to deliver a definitive and transparent review that might bring reassurance to his family and the community.”

Thompson passed away while his wife was talking to him. He was found by his son.

“I didn't believe it,” Anita shared with the Observer concerning the event. “I thought Hunter had fallen down and that poor Juan had panicked and dialed emergency services. I believed everything would be fine before I called the sheriff.”

During that period, Rolling Stone released what his friend Douglas Brinkley stated was a last letter. “No More Games,” it stated. “No More Fireworks. No More Hiking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 beyond I wished for or needed. Tedious. I am always bitchy. No Fun — for anybody. 67. You are getting Greedy. Act according to your years. Relax — There will be no pain.”

The review will bring in “an independent perspective” to an investigation initially carried out by the Pitkin County sheriff's department and will take “an unspecified amount of time”.

Thompson is acknowledged for the creation of “gonzo” journalism with pioneering articles often featured in Rolling Stone magazine. His books featured Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hell’s Angels and The Rum Diary.