Obituary of Kurt Vonnegut

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

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

"Kurt Vonnegut was a highly acclaimed novelist, essayist, and teacher, who gained recognition for his thought-provoking and satirical works, until his passing surrounded by loved ones. (V)"

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