Who wrote the self-biographical novel, upon which the film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', which starred Johnny Depp, was based?

Explanation

The film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' from 1988 is based upon a novel of the same name, written by Hunter S. Thompson. He was known as a proponent for the so-called Gonzo-journalism where the journalist is central to the story itself. Hunter S. Thompson died in 2005 when he committed suicide in his home-state Colorado.