I mourn his passing. Deeply. He is one of my most favorite authors. I believe I've read almost everything he's ever published, many of his novels I've read more than once. I liked the one by Kilgore Trout too.*
Rest in Peace, indeed, Mr. Vonnegut, and thank you.

helen
* "Venus on the Half Shell" by Kilgore Trout, © 1974, 1975 by Scott Meredith Literary Agnecy Inc., Published by Dell, New York, NY