American musician (1928–2008).
Born April 23rd, 1928 in Chicago.
Died July 25th, 2008 at 80 years old in Availles-Limouzine (myocardial infarction). [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