Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929 –  January 20, 1993), British actress and humanitarian, authentic autographed handwritten letter (ALS), three pages, dated May 12, 1983. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, Hepburn was active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema and has been placed in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She is also regarded by some to be the most naturally beautiful woman of all time.

In a letter to her stepmother, Fidelma Hepburn-Ruston, Hepburn writes on personal letterhead, in full: “Thank you for your sweet telegram and for remembering my birthday. With me all is well the boys fine, thank God. Mummy the same and a great worry. Now her 86 year old sister who also lives in Switzerland is not well either so I have my work cut out caring for my oldies as I am all they have. I long for the holidays as I am very tired. Hope you are well and have been able to find a solution to your worries. Love to Muriel, and to you with a big kiss.”

Audrey Hepburn and her mother were abandoned in Holland by her father during the Nazi occupation in World War II. Later in life, she learned through the Red Cross that her father was still alive and was reunited with him and met his young wife, Fidelma. She supported them financially and maintained correspondence with her stepmother, even after her father passed away in 1980. A beautifully penned letter in which Hepburn’s warmhearted kindness is evident. 

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Hepburn’s hand.

Tastefully double-matted and framed alongside a portrait of Hepburn to an overall size of approximately 19.25 x 24.5, this display is in fine condition.