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First of all, it wasn't Parkinsons, whihc eveyrone assumes. She said in her biography that it was a neck tic she inherited from her uncle, or someone. She even said "I found that whiskey makes it stop, but if I take too much, it stops evyerthing else too." [something along those lines]
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∙ 11y agoKatherine Hepburn developed what is called 'essential tremor' in the 1970's - it is often confused with Parkinson's Disease but is more common and more mysterious. It is thought to be caused by a toxin that is released in the brain however even though it causes significant disabling in many patients it is not fatal.
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∙ 12y agoEssential tremor was the chronic condition that caused K. Hepburn's shaking of arms, legs, and head.
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When was Katharine Hepburn born?
Katharine Hepburn died on June 29, 2003 at the age of 96.
What are the release dates for Katharine Hepburn All About Me - 1993 TV?
Katharine Hepburn All About Me - 1993 TV was released on: USA: 18 January 1993
Is kate mulgrew reated to katharine hepburn?
No, she's not related to Katharine Hepburn whatsoever. She only looks and sounds just like her. Although, you can see Katharine Hepburn had sharper features than Kate has, there's still an uncanny resemblance.
Celebrities from the 1950s?
frank Sinatra, Marilyn monroe, katharine hepburn, audry hepburn, grace kelly
Did John Candy and katharine hepburn work together?
No, but he did work with Maureen O'Hara in "Only the Lonely" (1991).
What is the birth name of Katharine Hepburn?
Katharine Hepburn's birth name is Katharine Houghton Hepburn.
What is Katharine Hepburn's birthday?
Katharine Hepburn was born on May 12, 1907.
What was Katharine Hepburn's middle name?
Her full name is Katharine Houghton Hepburn.
What was katharine hepburn's job?
Katherine Hepburn was an Actress.
When was Katharine Hepburn born?
Katharine Hepburn died on June 29, 2003 at the age of 96.
Was Katharine Hepburn a lesbian?
No she was not.
When was Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn born?
Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn was born on 1878-02-02.
Did Katharine Hepburn have a child at 18?
no
How many nominations does Katharine Hepburn have?
Katharine Hepburn has received 12 Oscar nominations. Out of the 12 she has won 4. Nicole Chau 2009
How tall was Katharine Hepburn?
Katherine Hepburn is a/an Actress
What color eyes did katharine hepburn have?
Blue
Actress in African queen?
Katharine Hepburn.
