Russian poet, children's writer and translator (1903-1958).
Died October 14th, 1958 at 55 years old in Moscow (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