French singer (1907–1983).
Born April 29th, 1907 in Ajaccio. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1983 at 76 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (pancreatic 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