So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut Dead At 84

As originally reported by BBC News Online, author Kurt Vonnegut died Wednesday at the age of 84.

After suffering brain injuries following a fall in his Manhattan home several weeks ago, he never fully recovered, eventually dying from complications related to said fall.

The literary legend was best known for his post-WWII cynicism as conveyed through such cult classics as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle. Vonnegut is survived by his wife, photographer Jill Krementz, and seven children.

Related links:
Kurt Vonnegut's homepage
BBC News story on Vonnegut's death
Reuters' take on Vonnegut's death

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