American aviator, actor, director and producer (1893-1973).
Born October 24th, 1893 in Jacksonville. [ref]
Died April 21st, 1973 at 79 years old in San Diego (cancer). [ref]
Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough. William Saroyan