87 years old (Born on July 18, 1937)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Hunter S. Thompson—master of Gonzo mayhem, rebel with a typewriter! Your wild rides from Vegas escapades ("Fear and Loathing" anyone?) to savage presidential campaign coverage still shake up boring journalism classes worldwide.Your fearless dive into chaos continues inspiring generations of writers eager for adventure or just one too many cocktails in search of truth. No doubt even today you'd be tearing through headlines, mixing humor, wisdom and fiery skepticism like nobody else can.
Here's raising our glasses (and bats) celebrating your timeless madness—a true legend who kept writing weirdly wonderful stories that changed everything forever!