American novelist, playwright (1929–2007).
Born August 27th, 1929 in The Bronx. [ref]
Died November 12th, 2007 at 78 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti