The Rise and Fall of Hunter S. Thompson (Part 3 of 3)
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- Hunter S. Thompson's relationship with Rolling Stone was both legendary and tumultuous, marked by brilliant but chaotic submissions.
- Thompson's 'Gonzo' journalism style, characterized by its irreverence and unpredictability, made him a counterculture icon but also led to professional and personal challenges.
- Despite his fame, Thompson struggled with deadlines, substance abuse, and financial irresponsibility, impacting his career and relationships.
- Thompson's coverage of the 1972 election and other major events was groundbreaking, but his methods became increasingly unsustainable.
- By the late 1970s, Thompson's output dwindled, and his attempts to reinvent himself were largely unsuccessful.
- Thompson's later years were marked by failed projects, personal struggles, and a reliance on his past fame to sustain his lifestyle.
- Despite his decline, Thompson's work for the San Francisco Examiner in the 1980s marked a brief resurgence in his career.
- Thompson's suicide in 2005 echoed the tragic end of his role model, Ernest Hemingway, highlighting the pressures of his public persona.
- Thompson's legacy endures as a symbol of counterculture journalism, though his methods and lifestyle are seen as both inspirational and cautionary.