Greek-american stage and screen costume designer (1922-2011).
Born August 22nd, 1922 in Thessaloniki.
Died January 21st, 2011 at 88 years old in Stamford (disease). [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