Here are two articles on the matter; they are the first to pop up on google, and both handle the matter responsibly and respectfully. The first is a shorter piece, the second contains details about his post-death tribute, worth reading about anyway.
Last Words: A Testament to Hunter Thompson Football Season Is Over : Rolling Stone
As for your sig, beats me. Justin is the master mind of all the technical stuff - it's a wonder I can even figure out how to post.