French supercentenarian (1894–2006).
Born December 25th, 1894 in Poissons.
Died November 10th, 2006 at 111 years old in Montauroux. [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