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Danny Kaye
American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian (1911–1987).
Born January 18th, 1913 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died March 3rd, 1987 at 74 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction, hepatitis). [ref]
Danny Kaye, who died on March 3, 1987, was a comedian, actor and singer known for his zany humor and his virtuoso vocal abilities. Best known for his role in the movie "The Court Jester" (1955), Kaye was one of the most popular entertainers of his time. He was also a devoted humanitarian, working tirelessly to raise money for various charities.
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