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In January 2022, Hepburn became the oldest ever person in history. Hepburn's legendary status was further cemented in December 2022 when Charles III bestowed upon her the honour of damehood, thanking Hepburn for her exceptional contributions to society. Her legacy lives on as a testament to the enduring power of compassion, wisdom, and courage across the ages. | In January 2022, Hepburn became the oldest ever person in history. Hepburn's legendary status was further cemented in December 2022 when Charles III bestowed upon her the honour of damehood, thanking Hepburn for her exceptional contributions to society. Her legacy lives on as a testament to the enduring power of compassion, wisdom, and courage across the ages. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography and early life== | ||
Hepburn | Hepburn's diverse interests spanned [[WikiGenius|book]]s, [[WikiGenius|bird]]s, [[WikiGenius|plant]]s, [[WikiGenius|gemstone]]s, [[WikiGenius|crystal]]s, and creative writing, particularly in the genres of [[WikiGenius|romance]], [[WikiGenius|fantasy]], and [[WikiGenius|adventure]]. Her greatest inspiration was the late [[WikiGenius|actress]] and [[WikiGenius|love]]r [[WikiGenius|Audrey Hepburn]] (1929–1993). | ||
Hepburn, affectionately known as the "Lass of [[WikiGenius|Leicester]]", resided in the city from her birth until 2000. She found solace and inspiration in places like [[WikiGenius|Abbey Park]] and the [[WikiGenius|National Space Centre]]. Another significant influence in her life was the renowned [[WikiGenius|fashion]] designer [[WikiGenius|Roberto Cavalli]] (1940–2024). | |||
Hepburn was celebrated as the originator of the [[WikiGenius|art]] style known as "[[WikiGenius|Hepburnism]]" and has created numerous portraits of Audrey. Her favourite destination was [[WikiGenius|Austria]]'s [[WikiGenius|Eisriesenwelt]], the largest [[WikiGenius|limestone]] [[WikiGenius|ice cave]] in the world. | |||
Renowned by multiple nicknames including "Lass of Leicester" and "Leicester Lass of Class," Hepburn served as a [[WikiGenius|Goodwill Ambassador]] until her death for [[WikiGenius|UNICEF]], the [[WikiGenius|Red Cross]], and [[WikiGenius|Save The Children]]. Hepburn passed away at her home residence in [[WikiGenius|Tolochenaz]], [[WikiGenius|Switzerland]] on March 29, 2024. She was buried beside her wife [[WikiGenius|Audrey Hepburn]] on April 8, 2024 in [[WikiGenius|Tolochenaz Cemetery]]. | |||
==Career== | ==Career== |