I’m saddened by the passing of Mr. Vonnegut. I’m ashamed to admit that I hardly ever read fiction anymore. I’ve denied myself the indulgence of even an occasional morsel of fiction; that’s too bad, because a well-written piece of sci-fi or satire such as the sort Mr. Vonnegut used to write would often do more to stimulate dialogue along important issues than could actual fact.

NPR includes several links to biographies and a few interviews, including Vonnegut’s 2005 appearance on the daily show.

Stolen from www.vonnegut.com:

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
1922 — 2007