Paul Fussell

American cultural and literary historian (1924-2012).

Born March 22nd, 1924 in Pasadena.

Died May 23rd, 2012 at 88 years old in Medford (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

Occupations
journalist, literary critic, literary historian, military historian, university teacher, writer
Wikipedia

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