Audrey Hepburn was born Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. Her father was a wealthy English insurance agent and her mother was a Dutch baroness. In 1934 she was sent to a private boarding school in Elham, Kent, near London. After her parents divorced she remained at the school but moved back to the Netherlands when war was declared in 1939. Hepburn fell on hard times during the Nazi Occupation where she suffered from depression and malnutrition.
When the war ended, Audrey attended ballet school in London and started a career as a
… More model where she was best known for her gracefulness.
Her first role was a small part in the European film "Nederlands in 7 lessen". Hepburn's first speaking part was as Eve Lester in "Young Wives' Tale". Her big success came in the successful hit "Roman Holiday" as Princess Ann, a role that won her an Academy Award. She then appeared in other hits, such as, "Sabrina", "Funny Face", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", and the musical adaption "My Fair Lady"
After her divorce from her first husband, actor Mel Ferrer, Audrey decided to retire while she was still on top, but appeared on the silver screen from time to time.
In 1988, Audrey became an ambassador to the United Nations UNICEF fund helping kids in Latin America and Africa until 1993. Her final film was the 1989 movie "Always" as Hap.
Sadly, Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993 in Tolochnaz, Switzerland from colon cancer at the age of 63. In her career, she made 31 movies and recived 5 Academy Award nominations. At the 1993 Academy Awards, Hepburn was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which was accepted by her son, Sean H. Ferrer due to her death.
Hepburn is survived by two sons, Sean H. Ferrer and Luca Dotti.
Audrey Hepburn was one of the most popular actresses of all time. She had a beautiful voice (singing and speaking), a beautiful personality, and she was a very lovely woman herself. And, I can tell she loved kids, because she did so much for them. I used to have some cassette tapes of her… More narrating as Mother Goose. I would still have those tapes if my STUPID TAPE RECORDER didn't EAT them. I know this happened a long time ago, but I'm really sad to hear that she died, but now, she doesn't have to suffer from cancer anymore. She's with God, and I know he's taking good care of her.
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Audrey Hepburn was a great woman. She was a good role model for people. She was an amazing actress, and when she would sing, the voice of an angel came out of her mouth. She always put a smile on my face.
I loved her role as Eliza in My Fair Lady. She made me laugh. One of my favorite parts of the movie was when she sang the famous Wouldn't It Be Loverly. She was amazing, and the lyrics with the melody and music were very catchy.
I was very upset when I found out she had passed on from Colon Cancer. My girlfriend has cancer, and I don't want her to go like Audrey did. Audrey, rest in peace, and God, take care of her. She will forever be one of the greats.
Audrey Hepburn is by far my favorite actress. She was beautiful and talented and pretty much legendary. I loved her in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sabrina. I even enjoy just looking through her pictures. Very amazing actress and model that some of today's new actresses can hardly even compare to.
Audrey is pretty much my favorite actress. I loved watching her in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Her performance blew me away! Even though her acting was not great (actually the word is more "unusual"), it drew you in, plus she always somehow attracted her audience. Something weird is that my tortoise (ironically named Sabrina) looks so much like her (well that's what I think!). No one can ever match up to Audrey, especially these sex-crazed celebrities nowadays. I don't see how anyone cannot like her. She is simply dazzling. If I were to become a celebrity, I would want to have her as my role model.
Audrey Hepburn is without a doubt one of the most amazing actresses of the 20th century. Class, beauty, talent, and kindness all are qualities that made her loved by all. After suffering a hard childhood, Audrey proved that dreams do come true. Not only did she win an Oscar for her first leading roll, but she went on to act in some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies, such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady. Audrey was an extremely versatile actress – playing everything from a princess to a nun and a cockney flower girl. She took Hollywood by storm, yet managed to stand on her own two feet. Audrey showed compassion beyond compare by dedicating the last years of her life to UNICEF and helping impoverished and sick children all around the world. Audrey will always be remembered not only for her amazing screen presence, but for her style, class, and warm-hearted spirit. She will live on in the hearts of fans worldwide.
I love Audrey Hepburn. She was a wonderful actress and an even more wonderful person. She was very kind and thoughtful. I even read somewhere that she wanted to help children that couldn't speak. She was also a wonderful singer. My absolute favorite song she sang was from the ever popular movie "My Fair Lady," and the song was called, "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" What a cute song! Every time I listen to it, I think of a nice, peaceful living room in a nice house, and I'm just lying on the nice, soft carpet and relaxing. It's a relaxing song too.
I'm sad that Audrey Hepburn died. Stupid cancer wouldn't leave her alone! I wonder why it's always the best people in the world that die early. Damn that really sucks! Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't it be the murderers and drunk dogs' butts? I mean, our world needs more Audrey Hepburn and less Scott Peterson for crying out loud yo!
Well, Audrey, wherever you are, I want you to know you are missed so much. We love you. God rest your soul.
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