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1 Notable death
by heart failure, drug overdose
River Phoenix
American actor and musician (1970-1993).
Born August 23rd, 1970 in Madras. [ref]
Died October 31st, 1993 at 23 years old in West Hollywood (heart failure, drug overdose). [ref]
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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