Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., (; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American writer. He influenced many other writers. He combined satire, black comedy, and science fiction in his writing. Some of his works include  Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973).  He was known for his humanist beliefs and was honorary president of the American Humanist Association.