Bill Cooper, born May 6, dead November 5, 2001, on the day leaving 56 days in the year

It is odd Bill Cooper was born on May 6, or 5/6, and died on November 5, the day leaving 56 days in the year.
5/6 (like 56)
56 days left in the year (November 5)
Society of Jesus = 56 / 79
Behold a Pale Horse = 79
-His most famous book