American diplomat (1927-2008).
Born December 27th, 1927 in New Orleans.
Died July 30th, 2008 at 80 years old in Houston (cancer). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche