Dear Dear Kate

New York, June 30: Katharine Hepburn, a Hollywood icon who won a record four Oscars, died on Sunday at the age of 96 surrounded by her family and friends, her entourage said.

In fading health for several years, Hepburn died at her home in old Saybrook, Connecticut on Sunday afternoon. A family spokeswoman gave the cause of death as "old age."



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Now gang don’t get me wrong here. I don’t watch E and I don’t read the Enquirer The Globe or even People for that matter. I have never been much of a celeb watcher. Having said that however I find today profoundly sad. While Hollywood has produced some quality actors in the last few years, the stars of yesterday have gone. I knew this day would come each time the news would lead off with “Hollywood Mourns A Legend” I would wince and hold my breath. I know it might sound silly to some but I grew up in awe of Ms Hepburn. It was not only her acting skills that I admired but the lady was a class act all the way. I will not be wordy here. She wasn’t She was plain spoken and right down to the fact of the matter at all times. I find it true to character that she did not die in some hospital with tubes and machines fighting for that last breath. The lady left under her own steam as she always did…..as I hope I do. Thank you Kate. Every girl needs a hero. You were mine.

Amen to all you said.

Amen sister. I think I'll wear black today.