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Cornelius Ryan

Irish journalist and author.

Born June 5th, 1920 in Dublin.

Died November 23rd, 1974 at 54 years old in New York City (prostate cancer).

Occupations
historian, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, university teacher, writer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson