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Sophie Tucker
Russian-born american singer, comedian, actress and radio personality.
Born January 13th, 1887 in Tulchyn. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1966 at 79 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [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