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