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Swimfan85 · 06-29-2003, 10:13 PM

rip

she was a very talented actress

AKA · 06-29-2003, 10:17 PM

That's sad. A friend of mine and I were just talking about her longevity a few days ago. She had a great life, and will certainly be missed.

My favorite Katharine Hepburn movie: "On Golden Pond."

Liza · 06-30-2003, 05:01 AM

It is SO sad, she was really the last adult star from the 1930s. The only other ones I can name were Micky Rooney and Shirley Temple. Kate Hepburn was so fabulous - she never turned in anything less than a perfect performance.

It's impossible to pick one favorite Kate Hepburn movie. I love Bringing Up Baby, The Lion in Winter, Little Women, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner... and about a thousand more.

Her niece, Katharine Houghton (Joey from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) was on Larry King last night and she said that Hepburn knew how old she was, and she knew she didn't have much time left. It sounds like she was ready. I hope she went peacefully, and now she's with Spencer.

Rest in Peace, Kate.

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 09:15 AM

Rest in Peace Kath, you are definatly the best actress out there. You will be greatly missed by so many.. I was in great shock when I heard she died, I thought she was doing just dandy last week!!! Even her neice said she was doing just fine on Larry King...... damn now im crying again

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 11:16 AM

wasnt she gorgeous??

Montana Ponine · 06-30-2003, 12:13 PM

I heard about that - it's really sad.

For some reason I thought she had already died... Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, you know? hmm.

RIP.

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Montana Ponine
I heard about that - it's really sad. For some reason I thought she had already died... Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, you know? hmm.

RIP.

awww hehe, and the funny thing is ... is that they werent even related same last name though. I can understand where you would get confused!

Titania · 06-30-2003, 12:56 PM

I read that when Audrey Hepburn went to her first serious audition, the people read "Miss Hepburn" and thought it was Katharine at first.

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 01:07 PM

hehe Cara!! Ive heard that too!!

. Has anyone read her biography called Me yet?? Its amazing!!!

mcgwirefan · 06-30-2003, 01:19 PM

Larry King's rerun last night was with her niece, Katarine Houghton. Hope she is/does write a book.

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by mcgwirefan
Larry King's rerun last night was with her niece, Katarine Houghton. Hope she is/does write a book.

I hope so too!! Turner Classic Movies just did a great tribute commercial type thing to her.. the music made me cry.. i know im really pathetic

webuster · 06-30-2003, 01:48 PM

It's a shame many old classic actors are dying out now, I can't remember seeing any of Katherine's films, I think one of her films was remade possibly? anyway- were Katherine and Audrey Hepburn relations?

Liza · 06-30-2003, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by webuster
It's a shame many old classic actors are dying out now, I can't remember seeing any of Katherine's films, I think one of her films was remade possibly? anyway- were Katherine and Audrey Hepburn relations?

Several of her films were remade. The two that spring to mind right away are LITTLE WOMEN and THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. Little Women has of course been made a few times, with June Allyson and then again Winona Ryder (and a few other versions, but those are the most famous). The Philadelphia Story was remade only about 15 years after the original as the musical HIGH SOCIETY with Grace Kelly (who's also gone, sadly). The story is that when High Society was released a reporter interviewed Kate Hepburn and said "You know, Miss Kelly supposedly watched your film many, many times and studied your performance." To which Kate remarked "She didn't study enough."

Typical Kate Hepburn!

No, Katharine and Audrey Hepburn were not related. Audrey's real name was Edda Kathleen Hepburn van Heemstra - so no, she was no relation. It was none other than designer Hubert de Gevinchy who originally looked at the name Hepburn, and thought it was Katharine. He and Audrey became lifelong friends, always joking about their fist meeting. Audrey died in 1993.

*ShortCake* · 06-30-2003, 02:05 PM

No Kate and Audrey were not related

Just the same last names, and TCM will be hosting a great Tribute to Kate on July 10th here is the schedule if anyone is interested :

Schedule for July 10th:
6:00 AM Mary of Scotland ('36)
8:15 AM Holiday ('38)
10:00 AM Woman of the Year ('42)
12:00 PM Adam's Rib ('49)
2:00 PM Pat and Mike ('52)
4:00 PM The Lion in Winter ('68)
6:30 PM Katharine Hepburn: All About Me
8:00 PM Bringing Up Baby ('38)
10:00 PM The Philadelphia Story ('40)
12:00 AM Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? ('67)
2:00 AM Little Women ('33)
4:00 AM Undercurrent ('46)

Liza · 06-30-2003, 02:16 PM

Thanks, Love Lucy! Those times are Eastern, I assume? I gotta make my mom tape that for me. I love TCM, they always put together such great tributes when a great star passes on. It makes it easier, somehow.

I know it sounds corny, but it's true. Every January they put together a tribute of every actor/entertainer that passed away the previous year, and they always do it with such respect. You know they'll never be forgotten. Sadly this year has already had so many losses.

06-30-2003, 09:15 AM	#19
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06-30-2003, 01:19 PM	#25
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06-30-2003, 01:48 PM	#27
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	audrey? It's a shame many old classic actors are dying out now, I can't remember seeing any of Katherine's films, I think one of her films was remade possibly? anyway- were Katherine and Audrey Hepburn relations?

06-29-2003, 10:13 PM	#16
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	rip she was a very talented actress

06-29-2003, 10:17 PM	#17
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	That's sad. A friend of mine and I were just talking about her longevity a few days ago. She had a great life, and will certainly be missed. My favorite Katharine Hepburn movie: "On Golden Pond."

06-30-2003, 05:01 AM	#18
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	It is SO sad, she was really the last adult star from the 1930s. The only other ones I can name were Micky Rooney and Shirley Temple. Kate Hepburn was so fabulous - she never turned in anything less than a perfect performance. It's impossible to pick one favorite Kate Hepburn movie. I love Bringing Up Baby, The Lion in Winter, Little Women, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner... and about a thousand more. Her niece, Katharine Houghton (Joey from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) was on Larry King last night and she said that Hepburn knew how old she was, and she knew she didn't have much time left. It sounds like she was ready. I hope she went peacefully, and now she's with Spencer. Rest in Peace, Kate.

06-30-2003, 12:13 PM	#21
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	I heard about that - it's really sad. For some reason I thought she had already died... Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn, you know? hmm. RIP.

06-30-2003, 12:56 PM	#23
Titania a part of that Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 04, 2000 Posts: 3,694	I read that when Audrey Hepburn went to her first serious audition, the people read "Miss Hepburn" and thought it was Katharine at first.

06-30-2003, 01:07 PM	#24
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	hehe Cara!! Ive heard that too!! . Has anyone read her biography called Me yet?? Its amazing!!!

06-30-2003, 02:16 PM	#30
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Thanks, Love Lucy! Those times are Eastern, I assume? I gotta make my mom tape that for me. I love TCM, they always put together such great tributes when a great star passes on. It makes it easier, somehow. I know it sounds corny, but it's true. Every January they put together a tribute of every actor/entertainer that passed away the previous year, and they always do it with such respect. You know they'll never be forgotten. Sadly this year has already had so many losses.