American labor leader (1894–1980).
Born August 16th, 1894 in New York City.
Died January 10th, 1980 at 85 years old in George Washington University Hospital (cardiac arrest). [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