Actress Audrey Hepburn (May 9, 1929 - January 20, 1993) was born in Brussels, Belgium and named Audrey Ruston. Her father changed their last name to Hepburn-Ruston, after James Hepburn, the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots who he believed to be an ancestor. Her father was a philanderer, and he left the family after Audrey’s mother discovered that he was carrying on with one of their nannies; Audrey found him in Dublin, Ireland in the 1960s, and she supported him until he died. Trained in ballet, she eventually ended up in movies and became a star. She was married twice and had two children. She died of appendiceal cancer.
Recommended Resources
This Audrey Hepburn fan site contains a timeline of her life as well as a short biography, a filmography, and a record of her work with UNICEF. With nearly 1,000 photographs of the star and a plethora of magazine covers on which she appeared, the community also has an interactive forum.
http://www.audrey1.org/
Maintained by a fan of Ms. Hepburn, this site shares information about the star, her filmography, and numerous photo galleries. Also details her work with UNICEF.
http://audreyhepburn.50megs.com/
Audrey Hepburn’s Official Site
The official website of Audrey Hepburn is also the official site of her Children’s Fund, which offers information about her life, legacy, and awards as well as about her non-profit, offering products including accessories and books, and details about the work they do.
http://www.audreyhepburn.com/
Vanity Fair: Interview with Audrey Hepburn’s Son
Displays the April 2013 Vanity Fair interview with Luca Dotti, Audrey Hepburn’s son, who talked about his mother and his book, “Audrey in Rome”.
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2013/04/audrey-hepburn-never-thought-i-was-beautiful
