American swimmer, olympic gold medalist, actor (1908-1983).
Born February 7th, 1908 in Oakland.
Died April 23rd, 1983 at 75 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction). [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