Careers That Lead People to Commit Suicide

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From the primitive records of ancient civilization to the most recent works produced by modernity, the history of literature has witnessed the true power of creative mind. But unfortunately, a significant number of these creative minds have struggled with depression and the seduction of suicide, leading some to believe that there is a close connection between artistic skills and the mood swings of a tortured mind. Here is a list of writers who committed suicide.

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*. Hunter S. Thompson-

Hunter S. Thompson is known for his ‘Gonzo’ style of journalism, i.e. he avoided the objective nature of typical journalism and wrote in a highly subjective manner, incorporating his own artistic creativity and experiences into stories. The result was a type of writing that integrated the lines between truth and fiction. He is famous for his novel ‘Fear and Loathing in Los Vegas’. Thompson killed himself by putting a bullet to his brain.