American actor (1928–2007).
Born April 1st, 1928 in Roanoke Rapids.
Died October 2nd, 2007 at 79 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [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