American popular singer, songwriter, and actor (1913-2007).
Born March 30th, 1913 in Chicago. [ref]
Died February 6th, 2007 at 93 years old in San Diego (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