American actor (1888-1951).
Born May 31st, 1888 in New York City. [ref]
Died January 18th, 1951 at 62 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson