[Servant of the 9]

I don't think an accident is possible.

HST had 40 years of experience handling firearms while stoned.

I wouldn't expect him to hang around for a lingering end if he had a terminal diagnosis, or a diagnosis of something totally debilitating like Alzheimer's. He was a control freak, despite a lifetime spent trying to get out of control.

And a savagely funny writer.

SO9

[Finalapproach29er]

I hope his kid didn't have to find him. No kid should have to find a parent suicide.

[beyond the sea]

He was a control freak, despite a lifetime spent trying to get out of control. --- excellent comment.

And a savagely funny writer. --- yep.