This is truly a sad sad loss. I loved his style of writing and don't believe I have ever laughed so hard while reading anyone elses social observations. From Curse of Lono to Hells Angels(two of my favorites), he was both engrossing and entertaining.
I am in the process of reading On the Road(thanks to some posters here and there sig quotes) and had been thinking through the whole thing how much it reminded me of Thompson. I was planning to go back and reread some of my favorites when I finished. I guess I will do so now with a very heavy heart.
I will miss him.
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