American physical chemist (1921–2017).
Born December 2nd, 1921 in Detroit.
Died October 3rd, 2017 at 95 years old in Alexandria (brain 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