British movie actresses deceased in Appendix cancer

Here are 1 famous actresses from United Kingdom died in Appendix cancer:

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929 Ixelles-January 20, 1993 Tolochenaz) a.k.a. Audrey Kathleen Ruston, Edda van Heemstra, Audrey Kathleen Hepburn-Ruston or Edda van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston was a British actor, model and dancer. Her children are called Sean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti.

Hepburn was born in Brussels, Belgium to an English father and a Dutch mother. She spent most of her childhood traveling between Belgium, England, and the Netherlands due to her parents' divorce and her mother's involvement in the Dutch resistance during World War II.

Hepburn began her career as a model but quickly moved into acting, making her film debut in the 1951 British film, "One Wild Oat." She went on to star in a number of successful films, including "Roman Holiday," "Sabrina," "Breakfast at Tiffany's," and "My Fair Lady." She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Roman Holiday" in 1954.

In addition to her film career, Hepburn was also known for her humanitarian work, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF from 1988 until her death in 1993. She was also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work with UNICEF.

Hepburn's legacy continues to inspire and influence fashion, film, and humanitarian work.

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