Canadian actor and singer.
Born April 6th, 1884 in Toronto. [ref]
Died April 7th, 1950 at 66 years old in Hollywood (aortic aneurysm). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson