American film and theatre producer, and writer (1916-2010).
Born July 28th, 1916 in Manhattan.
Died February 1st, 2010 at 93 years old in Manhattan (kidney 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