American mathematician (1917-1971).
Born November 20th, 1917 in Detroit. [ref]
Died November 3rd, 1971 at 53 years old in New Haven. [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