🔗 Share this article The Passing to Be Re-examined Two Decades After the Fact He was renowned for his 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream Authorities in Colorado are re-examining the passing of writer Hunter S Thompson, two decades after it was declared a suicide, at the request of his widow. Thompson passed away when he was 67 at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado, a small town north of Aspen, in the winter of 2005. The state's Bureau of Investigation announced this week that it was undertaking a "fresh evaluation" of the 2005 investigation into his death, though the bureau emphasized this was not due to recent discoveries. "Through the inclusion of an independent body for a new perspective, we seek to deliver a conclusive and clear review that could provide closure to his family and the public," local Sheriff Michael Buglione commented. He further noted that Thompson had had a "profound impact" on his local area and beyond. His Legacy and Professional Life Thompson was a celebrated writer and journalist who published with many media organizations including Rolling Stone, Playboy, and ESPN. His 1971 novel, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - a personal narrative about the counterculture of the sixties - was eventually turned into a motion picture with Johnny Depp. Additional works he penned include Hells Angels and Generation of Swine. Details of the Case Local investigators stated they did not have a time frame for the review into Thompson's death and would provide an update when finished. Thompson passed from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while speaking on the phone with his wife. His child eventually came across his remains in the cooking area, according to media accounts. An investigation into his passing found no evidence of foul play.