German composer (1900-1950).
Born March 2nd, 1900 in Dessau. [ref]
Died April 3rd, 1950 at 50 years old in New York City (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