Katharine Hepburn was always THE actress in my book.   When I was in high school I never missed watching one of her old films on TV and I would drag my friends to see her movies at some of the old revival houses in the city.

Once my high school girlfriend and I were in the city and we happened to find ourselves on the block where she used to live. No, I wasn't a stalker, her address was rather well known. My girlfriend, who was an artist, drew a sketch of her townhouse for me. I no longer have the sketch, or the girlfriend, but I have great memories.

I had the opportunity to see her in her last Broadway performance, West Side Waltz back in 1981. I remember there was one scene where she had to make a stage fall, using a walker - which can be very dangerous for anyone.   The audience gasped as it appeared that she had actually hurt herself, but it was all part of a convincing performance.

All of us have been touched by her art and life. Thank you Kate!

Ron Olesko