Dutch-born american actress (1924-2008).
Born April 20th, 1924 in Leiden. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2008 at 84 years old in Los Angeles (myelodysplastic syndrome). [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