Science Fiction Author Vonnegut dies from Brain Injuries
The science fiction author Kurt Vonnegut, best known for such novels as Slaughterhouse -Five and Cat’s Cradle, died in New York on April 10 at the age of 84, The New York Times reported after suffering from brain injuries as a result of a fall several weeks ago.
The author who was born in Indianapolis in 1922, also wrote plays, essays and short fiction and had a cult following especially among students.
His novels were well known for how they dealt with religion and race and often displayed sexual content, rough language and depictions of violence and many were best sellers.
Vonnegut’s last book was also a best seller, published in 2005, was a collection of biographical essays, A Man Without a Country.
Vonnegut is survived by his wife, photographer Jill Krementz; their daughter; and his six other children.
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