Katharine Hepburn Commemorative 19072003 Author:Editors of LIFE Magazine In this special celebration of a great American life, the editors of LIFE Books present Katharine Hepburn: 1907-2003.In this moving farewell, relive the life and career of a Hollywood legend - Katharine Hepburn - in stunning photographs and compelling editorial.Vivid memories of the extraordinary life and times of the most decorated actor, male ... more »or female, in the industry. Winner of four Academy Awards for lead roles and nominated 12 times in the best actress category, only Meryl Streep has surpassed her nomination total with 13.A gorgeous tribute for a woman who transformed herself from the key actress of her generation into thespian royalty, an uncontested icon of live theatre and cinematic art. In private life, her 25-year love affair withactor Spencer Tracy was the stuff of Hollywood legend, as were her bouts with Hollywood itself, and her wish for a quiet, private life.EXCLUSIVE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS OF HEPBURN IN HER FINAL YEARS IN OLD SAYBROOK, CT.« less