American comedian and filmmaker (1863-1919).
Born August 28th, 1863 in New York City. [ref]
Died April 9th, 1919 at 55 years old in New York City. [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