Obituary of Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut (born November 11th, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was an Author who was best known the novelist who wrote: Slaughterhouse Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions. Kurt died on April 11th, 2007 and his death was possibly because of a domestic accident (head trauma). He was 84 years old.

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Kurt Vonnegut Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Vonnegut, Kurt
Common Name: Kurt Vonnegut
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: November 11, 1922
Age: 84 (at death)
Occupation: Author

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Kurt's Family Tree

Birth Name: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Father: Kurt Vonnegut Sr.
Mother: Edith Vonnegut (née Lieber)
Brother(s):

Bernard Vonnegut (August 29, 1914-April 25, 1997)

Sister(s):

Alice Vonnegut (born 1917)

Spouse/Partner:

Jane Marie Cox (married 1945-divorced 1971)
Jill Krementz (married 1979-his death)

Son(s):

Mark Vonnegut (born May 11, 1947)
James Vonnegut (adopted)
Steven Vonnegut (adopted)
Kurt Adams Vonnegut (adopted)

Daughter(s):

Edith Vonnegut (born January 01, 1988)
Lily Vonnegut (adopted born 1982)

Death Notice:

Date: April 11 2007 at age 84
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (a fall in his home)

Category Tags:

Author American Born on November 11th Born in 1922 Born in Indiana Died in 2007 Died at age 84 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get."

"No matter what you do - guns, no guns - it doesn't matter. You have people that are mentally ill. And they're gonna come through the cracks."

"The book is mind and I insert myself into it, cover it entire, ear my way through every last slash and dot. That's something you can do with a book, unlike television or movies or the Internet."

"Kurt Vonnegut left behind a legacy of thought-provoking literature that will continue to inspire generations, even after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Kurt Vonnegut still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.