American actor, singer, dancer and comedian (1892-1964).
Born January 31st, 1892 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1964 at 72 years old in Beverly Hills (myocardial infarction).
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