American musician (1925-2012).
Born October 22nd, 1925 in Rahway.
Died February 14th, 2012 at 86 years old in Norfolk County (disease). [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