Kurt Vonnegut, a beloved American writer and satirist, passed away on April 14th, 2007 at the age of 84. Born on November 11th, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vonnegut's works are famed for their anti-war sentiment and their unique combination of humor, science fiction, and socio-political commentary. Vonnegut's path to becoming one of America's most celebrated authors began in the 1940s when he flourished as a student of anthropology, zoology, and chemistry at Cornell University. After dropping out of college to join the US Army, Vonnegut experienced the destruction of the Dresden Bombings of WWII first-hand and wrote about them in his novel Slaughterhouse-Five. Slaughterhouse-Five went on to become Vonnegut's magnum opus and one of the 20th century's most beloved works of literature. Vonnegut's other celebrated works include Cat's Cradle, The Sirens of Titan, Breakfast of Champions, and God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian. His work influenced generations of authors, poets, and readers alike, and his death leaves a void in literature that cannot be filled. Vonnegut is survived by his two sons, Mark and Ed, as well as three grandchildren. He is remembered with great fondness by those closest to him and those who were lucky enough to enjoy his unique blend of wit, compassion, and wisdom.