Monarch Jun 19, 2010 12:48pm

Born:
May 4, 1929 in Ixelles, Belgium
Death:
January 20, 1993 in Tolochenaz, near Lausanne, Switzerland
Biography:Magical screen presence, fashion arbiter, shrine to good taste, and tireless crusader for children's rights, "Audrey Hepburn" has become one of the most enduring screen icons of the twentieth century. Best-known for her film roles in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "My Fair Lady", "Roman Holiday" and "Charade", Hepburn epitomized a waif-like glamour, combining charm, effervescence, and grace. When she died of colon cancer in 1993, the actress was the subject of endless tributes which mourned the passing of one who left an indelible imprint on the world, both on and off screen.