Obituary of Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Houghton Hepburn (born May 12, 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a film actress who was best known for being named one of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood cinema and for her" headstrong independence, spirited personality and outspokenness", regularly playing strong-willed, dominant, and sophisticated women. Her screen persona often matched her public image. Katharine died on June 29, 2003 and her death was because of cardiac arrest. She died at age 96.

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Katharine Hepburn Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hepburn, Katharine
Common Name: Katharine Hepburn
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: May 12, 1907
Age: 96 (at death)
Also Known As: Kathy
Occupations:
Active Years: 1928-1995

Religion: Atheist
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $30 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Katharine's Family Tree

Birth Name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
Father: Thomas Norval Hepburn (1879-1962)
Mother: Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn (née Houghton, 1878–1951)
Brother(s):

Richard Hepburn (1911-2000)
Robert Hepburn (1913-2007)
Tom Hepburn (1905-1921)

Sister(s):

Margaret Hepburn (1920-2006)
Marion Grant (1918-1986)

Spouse/Partner:

Ludlow Ogden Smith (married 1928-divorced 1934)
Spencer Tracy (partnered 1941-1967, his death)
Spencer Tracy (partnered 1941-1967)

Death Notice:

Date: June 29 2003 at age 96
Place: Fenwick, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest

Category Tags:

Film Actress Stage Actress TV Actress American Born on May 12th Born in 1907 Born in Connecticut Died in 2003 Died at age 96 Died from Cardiac arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"People have grown fond of me, like some old building." (IMDB)

"Katharine Hepburn was an accomplished actress and leading woman of the early 20th century. She died of a heart attack at the age of 53 after a long and successful career in Hollywood. Hepburn was one of the most versatile and influential actresses of her era. (V)"

"Katharine Hepburn was an amazing actress who will be forever missed. Her talents and talents as an actress will always be remembered. (V)"

Is Ms. Katharine Hepburn still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.