Kurt Vonnegut up in heaven now...

[fandango]

It's not often I start a thread, and I haven't been posting much lately (most will now be thinking "who the feck is this fella") but I can't let this author's passing away go without a mention.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6547399.stm

He's one of my favourite authors, with an amazing ability to combine a serious look at the world and a black sense of humour. If you don't know him and you're interested check out Slaughterhouse Five or Timequake as a starter.

Anyone else read his stuff?

[grassrootsracer]

So it goes. He was one of my favorite authors. May he rest in peace.

[CharlieJ]

A literary giant and true visionary. RIP.

[Donney]

I have to admit my ignorance, I'll check those references.

[Mark in Oshawa]

A giant of modern literature. Not to mention a pretty interesting interview....

We all go sometime, he had a good life, and left us a lot that wont be forgotten unlike some authors.....RIP Kurt.