Author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson died at his Aspen home in 2005 aged 67. Photo: AP PHOTO

The death of US journalist and author Hunter S Thompson is being reviewed more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide, Colorado officials say.

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Thompson, who wrote the book Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, died on February 20, 2005 at the age of 67 in his home in Woody Creek, Colorado from a gunshot wound to the head.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said the case review is being conducted at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson.

Sheriff Michael Buglione said: "We understand

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