American lyricist, songwriter, singer and music professional (1909-1976).
Born November 18th, 1909 in Savannah. [ref]
Died June 25th, 1976 at 66 years old in Hollywood (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