Vincent Gardenia

American actor (1920-1992).

Born January 7th, 1920 in Naples.

Died December 9th, 1992 at 72 years old in Philadelphia (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
film actor, stage actor, television actor
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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