Jean Marie Balland

Catholic cardinal (1934-1998).

Born July 26th, 1934 in Bué. [ref]

Died March 1st, 1998 at 63 years old in 4th arrondissement of Lyon (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
Catholic priest
Wikipedia

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