Pavel Antokolsky

Soviet russian poet and theatre director (1896-1978).

Born July 1st, 1896 in Saint Petersburg. [ref]

Died October 9th, 1978 at 82 years old in Moscow. [ref]

Occupations
linguist, poet, theatrical director, translator
Wikipedia

Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams