American playwright (1914–2008).
Born November 2nd, 1914 in Rhinelander.
Died December 21st, 2008 at 94 years old in Paradise Valley (heart failure). [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