Dove Hepburn

Dame Dove Hepburn MBE, OBE, CBE
Photograph of Hepburn in August 2012.
Born	Nefertari Kahtep Hemira (1980-01-10)January 10, 1980 Aswan, Egypt
Died	January 11, 2025 (aged 45) Leicester, England
Resting place	Tolochenaz Cemetery, Tolochenaz, Switzerland
Nationality	Egyptian British
Other names	Dove Superstar The Spotlight Spectacle Lass of Leicester Princess of Peace
Education	Quorn Hall School Leicester College
Occupation	Musician author painter ornithologist humanitarian
Years active	1985–2025
Known for	Epic Rap Battles of History The Freckled Five book series Minimal Escape (video game) Zoonomaly (video game) Factpedia wiki founder
Spouse(s)	Audrey Hepburn ​ (m. 2024)​ (spiritual marriage)
Children	3 daughters
Relatives	Kirsty Johnson, Yirdania Perez, Silvia Lovato, Patrycja Pic
Website	Official website
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Dame Dove Kathleen Hepburn, Princess of Peace (née Hemira; January 10, 1980 – January 11, 2025), known as Dove Superstar, was an Egyptian-British musician, songwriter, ornithologist, author, painter, and humanitarian. She was the creator of the hugely successful The Freckled Five series of books. From 2008 to 2025, she released over 10,000 nightcore songs, 50 rap battles for herself (2022–2026), 91 rap battles for Epic Rap Battles of History (2010–2025), 20 Minecraft songs for Dan Bull (2014–2025), 215 rap songs for RUSTAGE (2019–2025), 101 rap battles for Freshy Kanal (2019–2025), and 22 rap cyphers for Cam Steady (2021–2025), amongst other music projects. On January 1, 2026, Hepburn's final project Who Am I Now? was released.

Hepburn's fascination with hip-hop began in January 1990, when she was swept up by the genre's energetic beats and storytelling possibilities. She was known for her word-twisting wordplay, deep humour, and nostalgic allusions to shared culture. She created a distinctive style that combined nerdcore with commercial hip-hop, integrating video games, internet culture, and anime references into competitive, energetic lyrics. Her own rap battles often involved combinations of retro and modern humour, making her stand out as a one-of-a-kind artist in the music world.

From 2010 to 2025, Hepburn served as a long term video editor, beat producer, thumbnail designer, and as a writer for the renowned Epic Rap Battles of History series. Her output has covered all 91 battles produced during the time, from John Lennon vs Bill O'Reilly (2010) to Red Baron vs White Death (2025). All ERB battles released after her death are credited posthumously to Hepburn. On each assignment, she played a crucial role in refining the series' now-legendary structure, mixing fast rhymes with historically and culturally grounded allusions. From 2021 to 2025, she collaborated with the Los Angeles rapper Cam Steady, supplying writing, editing, and conceptual input for his rap cypher series and solo work, as well as rap battles for others artists, RUSTAGE (2019–2025) and Freshy Kanal (2020–2025). The work confirmed her reputation as a talented performer but also as an off-stage creative force whose influence can be seen in multiple facets of modern nerdcore output.

In January 2022, she organised her first solo rap battle, Runerigus vs Silverfish (2022), which launched a new run that became synonymous with its strange and innovative match-ups. She went on to organise 36 other rap battles in the following three years, featuring characters from wildly different pop culture spheres battling each other in lyrical competitions. These ranged from epic fights such as Thanos vs Noah (2022) and Dream vs Kirby (2022) to bizarrely greater ones such as Microwave vs Refrigerator (2022) and Mommy Long Legs vs Spider-Man (2022).

Hepburn's effort stood out for its speedy, hyper-referential dialogue laced with nods to each character's own special universe. She gained the respect from rappers, gamers, and anime fans in her audience by fusing fun nostalgia with fresh comedic timing. Easier fights like Cap'n Crunch vs Michelin Man (2022) showcased her skill at goofy humour, while intellectual sparring battles like Light Yagami vs Isaac Newton (2022) highlighted her cerebral chops. Later releases, including Turbo Dismount vs Paint Roller (2024) and Pink Diamond vs Guzma (2024), underscored her evolving artistry and experimentation beyond the limits of artistic convention. By constantly experimenting for over three decades, she closed the gaps between hip-hop, gaming, and anime to cement herself as one of the greatest nerdcore musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Biography

Early life

Hepburn was born in Aswan, Egypt, on January 10, 1980. Her early life there was marked by a nascent creative inclination and a growing passion for self-expression. In 1985, she relocated to Leicester, England—a move that would profoundly shape her personal and professional life. Upon her arrival in Leicester, her distinctive personality and artistic ability quickly earned her local nicknames like the "Lass of Leicester" and the "Leicester Lass of Class," reflecting her positive impact on her adopted home.

Hepburn attended Ravenhurst Primary School from 1986 to 1992, where her schooling included a brief period of being held back a year before rejoining her original cohort. During her time there, school trips included visits to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, the Jewry Wall Museum, the National Space Centre, and an overnight stay at Beaumanor Hall for various activities. She also visited Dovedale in the Peak District.

Quorn Hall School

Hepburn's school from 1992–1998.

In September 1992, Hepburn transitioned to the independent Gryphon School (now known as Quorn Hall School since August 2020), a special educational needs school. The school was initially located in Abbey Park, Leicester, before moving to the Quorn Hall site. The headteacher at the time, Christina Church, purchased the school for £7 million in 1994. She retired in 2020 and was succeeded by a man named Jackson, who resigned after a few months and was replaced by the current head, Andy Cutts-McKay.

While the school was located at Abbey Park, weekly Friday trips included visiting an indoor skatepark (which has since closed down). Other excursions in Leicester City Centre included the National Space Centre again, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, the Guildhall Museum, various cafes, Leicester Cathedral, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, and the King Richard III Visitor Centre. She also made weekly visits to The Range store.

Following the move to the Quorn campus in 1994, trips and activities expanded to include Cadbury World, Dovedale (again), Beaumanor Hall (again), Beacon Hill Country Park, Bradgate Park, a local park in Quorn, Forest School activities (including survival skills and bushcraft), country walks and other outdoor pursuits, cooking and photography clubs, and Go Ape. Career talks and workshops were also provided.

Hepburn pursued the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, achieving her Bronze award in 1995. This involved expedition training such as breathing and first aid skills, as well as camping at the school where participants built camps, set up tents, cooked meals like Chilli Con Carne and rice, and roasted marshmallows. Despite attending a special needs school in 1992, Hepburn wasn't formally diagnosed with autism (Asperger's syndrome) until early 2022.

Leicester College

Hepburn attended Abbey Park Campus.

At age 19, in September 1999, Hepburn enrolled at Leicester College. This institution, established in 1999, provided a fresh environment for her studies. Despite starting college slightly later than her contemporaries, she demonstrated above-average ability, consistently excelling in her chosen fields of music production and the arts.

Her time at the college was instrumental in developing her technical skills and creative potential. The structured studies offered a foundational base, directly applicable to a future in music and other creative areas. Notably, Hepburn completed her entire course of study, establishing a solid educational foundation—a trait not always common among up-and-coming artists.

These formative studies played a key role in defining her artistic vision. They marked the beginning of a richly varied professional path that would eventually transcend initial expectations to include a mix of creative activities, such as writing and video editing alongside music production.

Ultimately, this early period in Leicester provided Hepburn with an ideal, cross-disciplinary skill set. Her focused studies and determination prepared her for a career encompassing not only established creative fields but also groundbreaking and innovative pursuits, highlighting her integrated approach to artistic innovation.

National Citizen Service

Hepburn was a mentor for NCS in 2009.

In the summer of 2009 at the age of 29, Hepburn joined as a mentor in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. This experience typically involved a range of activities designed to build skills and confidence, which often included team-building residential trips, developing new talents, and planning and delivering a social action project within the community.

During the initial residential phase, Hepburn was responsible for leading her team of diverse young people through challenging outdoor activities like abseiling, canoeing, and mountain biking. Her role involved constant supervision, providing essential pastoral care, and actively participating alongside her team to foster a "can-do" attitude and a strong, inclusive team spirit among participants from different backgrounds.

Following the outdoor week, Hepburn focused on guiding her team in the development of a social action project within their local community. This included facilitating workshops on life skills and community awareness, helping the team liaise with local charities, and mentoring them through the planning, fundraising, and delivery of their chosen project, ensuring it had a tangible and positive impact.

Career

Epic Rap Battles of History (2010–2025)

Season 1 (2010–2011)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original air date	Link
1	1	"John Lennon vs. Bill O'Reilly"	1:37	22 September 2010 (2010-09-22)	Link
2	2	"Darth Vader vs. Hitler"	1:41	10 November 2010 (2010-11-10)	Link
3	3	"Abe Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris"	2:08	December 8, 2010 (2010-12-08)	Link
4	4	"Sarah Palin vs. Lady Gaga"	2:26	January 12, 2011 (2011-01-12)	Link
5	5	"Hulk Hogan and Macho Man vs. Kim Jong-il"	2:39	February 2, 2011 (2011-02-02)	Link
6	6	"Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven"	2:29	March 2, 2011 (2011-03-02)	Link
7	7	"Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking"	2:36	March 30, 2011 (2011-03-30)	Link
8	8	"Genghis Khan vs. Easter Bunny"	1:57	April 20, 2011 (2011-04-20)	Link
9	9	"Napoleon vs. Napoleon"	2:19	May 18, 2011 (2011-05-18)	Link
10	10	"Billy Mays vs. Ben Franklin"	2:31	June 23, 2011 (2011-06-23)	Link
11	11	"Gandalf vs. Dumbledore"	2:10	July 14, 2011 (2011-07-14)	Link
12	12	"Dr. Seuss vs. Shakespeare"	2:51	August 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)	Link
13	13	"Mr. T vs. Mr. Rogers"	2:11	September 14, 2011 (2011-09-14)	Link
14	14	"Columbus vs. Captain Kirk"	2:28	October 10, 2011 (2011-10-10)	Link
15	15	"The Final Battle: Nice Peter vs. EpicLLOYD"	2:50	November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)	Link

Season 2 (2011–2013)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
16	1	"Hitler vs. Vader 2"	2:42	December 8, 2011 (2011-12-08)	Link
Darth Vader (Nice Peter) thaws out Adolf Hitler (EpicLLOYD) at Jabba the Hutt's palace after freezing him in carbonite in season 1, before challenging him to a rematch. The battle ends with Hitler being dropped into the Rancor pit. Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as Stephen Hawking, Morgan Cristensen as a Stormtrooper from Star Wars, and Verona Blue as Boushh the Bounty Hunter, in which Darth Vader disguises as.
17	2	"Master Chief vs. Leonidas"	2:12	January 31, 2012 (2012-01-31)	Link
Halo Spartan-II protagonist Master Chief (Nice Peter) battles against Spartan King Leonidas I (portrayed by Jesse Wellens based on Gerard Butler in the 2007 film 300, voiced by EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: Jeana as Leonidas' wife Gorgo, EpicLLOYD as Leonidas' son Pleistarchus (credited as Six Year Old Son), and Gabe Michael and Dante Cimadamore as Spartans.
18	3	"Mario Bros. vs. Wright Bros."	1:46	February 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)	Link
Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. mascots Mario (EpicLLOYD) and Luigi (Nice Peter) battle against Wilbur and Orville Wright (Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal), inventors of the first successful airplane. Cameo appearances: Ceciley Jenkins as Super Mario character Princess Peach.
19	4	"Michael Jackson vs. Elvis Presley"	2:17	April 2, 2012 (2012-04-02)	Link
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson (Bentley Green and Nice Peter), battles against the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley (EpicLLOYD). Note: In this battle, Bentley Green portrays the younger Jackson and Nice Peter the older Jackson. Cameo appearances: Bentley Green as members of music group The Jackson Five and The Facts of Life character Tootie Ramsey.
20	5	"Cleopatra vs. Marilyn Monroe"	1:46	May 7, 2012 (2012-05-07)	Link
Actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe (Kimmy Gatewood) battles against the last Egyptian pharaoh, Cleopatra (Angela Trimbur). Cameo appearances: KassemG as himself, EpicLLOYD as actor Marlon Brando, and Nice Peter as 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy.
21	6	"Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates"	2:48	June 14, 2012 (2012-06-14)	Link
The Chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates (EpicLLOYD), battles against the CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs (Nice Peter). Midway in the battle, Steve Jobs leaves to "turn heaven a profit" (a reference to his real-life death). HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey (voiced by Nice Peter; representing artificial intelligence as a whole) joins the battle, challenging Bill Gates as a third party.
22	7	"Frank Sinatra vs. Freddie Mercury"	2:12	October 1, 2012 (2012-10-01)	Link
Traditional pop singer Frank Sinatra (EpicLLOYD) battles against Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Tay Zonday as fellow traditional pop singer Sammy Davis Jr.
23	8	"Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney"	3:30	October 15, 2012 (2012-10-15)	Link
The candidates for the 2012 United States presidential election face off in a rap battle: Republican candidate Mitt Romney (EpicLLOYD) battles against Democratic candidate and 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama (Iman Crosson). In the final verse, the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (Nice Peter), returns from season 1 to criticise both candidates.
24	9	"Doc Brown vs. Doctor Who"	2:23	October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29)	Link
Back to the Future DeLorean time machine inventor Dr. Emmett Brown (Zach Sherwin) battles against Doctor Who protagonist The Doctor (Nice Peter as the Tenth Doctor). Halfway through the battle, The Tenth Doctor is shot by a Dalek controlled by Brown, forcing him to regenerate into the Fourth Doctor (George Watsky) for his second verse. Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as Back to the Future protagonist Marty McFly, and Dante Cimadamore as a Dalek from Doctor Who.
25	10	"Bruce Lee vs. Clint Eastwood"	1:50	November 12, 2012 (2012-11-12)	Link
Actor and martial artist Bruce Lee (Mike Diva) battles against actor and director Clint Eastwood (EpicLLOYD; portrayed as Man with No Name from the Dollars trilogy). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as unnamed 'Mustached Cowboys' who attempt to shoot down Clint Eastwood, but are shot by him instead, and Xin Wuku as unnamed 'Urban Ninjas' who Bruce Lee battles and defeats mid-battle, and who act as Bruce Lee's stunt double.
26	11	"Batman vs. Sherlock Holmes"	2:49	November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)	Link
Fictional detective Sherlock Holmes (Zach Sherwin), battles against comic book hero Batman (Nice Peter). The characters' respective sidekicks, Dr. Watson (Kyle Mooney) and Robin (EpicLLOYD), also participate in the battle.
27	12	"Moses vs. Santa Claus"	2:20	December 10, 2012 (2012-12-10)	Link
Jewish prophet Moses (Snoop Dogg) battles against the modern personification of Christmas, Santa Claus (Nice Peter). Three Christmas elves (EpicLLOYD) join Santa Claus during his second verse. Cameo appearances: Elena Diaz and Monica Weitzel as Moses' Honeys.
28	13	"Adam vs. Eve"	2:04	February 11, 2013 (2013-02-11)	Link
First man Adam (EpicLLOYD) battles against his spouse, first woman Eve (Jenna Marbles). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as Adam's "friend" Steve.
29	14	"Gandhi vs. Martin Luther King Jr."	1:39	February 25, 2013 (2013-02-25)	Link
The lead figure of the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. (Jordan Peele), battles against Mahatma Gandhi (Keegan-Michael Key), leader of the Indian independence movement. Cameo appearances: Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, credited as 'White Preachers', each appear briefly in the respective crowds. Several actors appear as members of the Civil Rights March and the Indian Rights March.
30	15	"Nikola Tesla vs. Thomas Edison"	2:04	March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)	Link
American inventor Thomas Edison (EpicLLOYD) battles against American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (portrayed by Dante Cimadamore; voiced by Cimadamore and Nice Peter).
31	16	"Babe Ruth vs. Lance Armstrong"	2:07	March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)	Link
New York Yankees baseball player Babe Ruth (EpicLLOYD) battles against former road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong (Nice Peter).
32	17	"Mozart vs. Skrillex"	2:09	April 8, 2013 (2013-04-08)	Link
18th century classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Nice Peter) battles against dubstep musician Skrillex (EpicLLOYD).
33	18	"Rasputin vs. Stalin"	3:38	April 22, 2013 (2013-04-22)	Link
Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin (Nice Peter) battles against Soviet Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin (EpicLLOYD). Communist leader Vladimir Lenin (Nice Peter), Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev (EpicLLOYD), and incumbent president of Russia Vladimir Putin (Nice Peter) also participate in the battle. Cameo appearances: Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg as Russian ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Season 3 (2013–2014)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
34	1	"Hitler vs. Vader 3"	2:38	October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07)	Link
Adolf Hitler (EpicLLOYD) escapes from the Rancor pit and challenges Darth Vader (Nice Peter) for a final rematch. At one point during the battle, Vader's bounty hunter Boba Fett (voiced by Ray William Johnson, portrayed by Atul Singh and Brian Neunhoffer) briefly joins in, but is then shot by Hitler. The battle ends with Hitler getting sliced in half by Vader. Cameo appearances: KassemG and Morgan Christensen as Star Wars characters Lando Calrissian and Stormtroopers, respectively. Characters from past episodes, including Abraham Lincoln (Nice Peter), Stephen Hawking (Nice Peter), "Macho Man" Randy Savage (EpicLLOYD), the Fourth Doctor (George Watsky), and Leonidas (Jesse Wellens), also reappear.
35	2	"Blackbeard vs. Al Capone"	2:39	October 21, 2013 (2013-10-21)	Link
English pirate Blackbeard (Nice Peter) battles against American gangster Al Capone (EpicLLOYD). Note: This episode is sponsored by the video game franchise Assassin's Creed to promote the game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Cameo appearances: Xin Wuku as Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway; Bryce Wissel, Shaun Lewin and Donnie Davis as pirates; Shaun Lewin, Yev Belilovskiy and Dante Cimadamore as gangsters.
36	3	"Miley Cyrus vs. Joan of Arc"	2:25	November 4, 2013 (2013-11-04)	Link
Singer and actress Miley Cyrus (Michelle Glavan) battles against French folk heroine Joan of Arc (Jessi Smiles). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD as Hannah Montana characters Miley Stewart and Lilly Truscott, respectively.
37	4	"Bob Ross vs. Pablo Picasso"	2:06	November 18, 2013 (2013-11-18)	Link
American painter and The Joy of Painting host Bob Ross (Nice Peter) battles against Spanish painter and co-founder of the Cubist movement Pablo Picasso (EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: Bob the dog as Lump. Characters from past episodes, including Billy Mays (Collin J. Sweeney), Mr. Rogers (Nice Peter), and the Fourth Doctor (George Watsky), reappear.
38	5	"Michael Jordan vs. Muhammad Ali"	2:36	December 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)	Link
Former boxing champion Muhammad Ali (Jordan Peele) battles against former NBA basketball star Michael Jordan (Keegan-Michael Key).
39	6	"Donald Trump vs. Ebenezer Scrooge"	3:26	December 19, 2013 (2013-12-19)	Link
Business magnate Donald Trump (Nice Peter) battles against Ebenezer Scrooge (Zach Sherwin), the main character of Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol - off which the episode's plot is based around. Trump begins the battle with a single verse, filling in the role of Jacob Marley. The three Ghosts of Christmas then arrive – first the Ghost of Christmas Past (disguised as banker J. P. Morgan portrayed by EpicLLOYD), then the Ghost of Christmas Present (disguised as rapper Kanye West portrayed by DeStorm Power), and finally the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (portrayed by Nice Peter). This ultimately leads Scrooge to develop holiday spirit. Note: This battle portrays Trump as a businessman and television personality, nearly three years before he would assume his position as the 45th president of the United States. Cameo appearances: Kai and Naya Berman as Ignorance and Want (credited as Children Ghosts) from A Christmas Carol.
40	7	"Rick Grimes vs. Walter White"	2:17	May 5, 2014 (2014-05-05)	Link
Breaking Bad protagonist Walter White (EpicLLOYD) battles against The Walking Dead protagonist Rick Grimes (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Amy Bury, Neil Blan, Ray Timmons and Tom Walsh as Walkers.
41	8	"Goku vs. Superman"	1:48	May 19, 2014 (2014-05-19)	Link
Comic book superhero Superman (EpicLLOYD) battles against Dragon Ball manga protagonist Goku (Ray William Johnson). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as Superman character Jimmy Olsen and Dragon Ball character Krillin.
42	9	"Stephen King vs. Edgar Allan Poe"	2:27	June 2, 2014 (2014-06-02)	Link
19th century poet and horror author Edgar Allan Poe (George Watsky) battles against best-selling horror author Stephen King (Zach Sherwin).
43	10	"Sir Isaac Newton vs. Bill Nye"	2:47	June 16, 2014 (2014-06-16)	Link
American scientist and television host Bill Nye (Nice Peter) battles against English physicist Sir Isaac Newton ("Weird Al" Yankovic). At one point, American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (Chali 2na) steps in and battles in Nye's place. Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as astrophysicist Carl Sagan, who previously appeared in season 1.
44	11	"George Washington vs. William Wallace"	2:32	June 30, 2014 (2014-06-30)	Link
Scottish revolutionary William Wallace (EpicLLOYD, based on Mel Gibson in the 1995 film Braveheart), battles against first president of the United States, George Washington (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Jack Zullo, Mike Elder, and Jeff MacKinnon as Americans; Reynaldo Garnica, Seth Brown, and Joey Greer as Scotsmen.
45	12	"Artists vs. TMNT"	2:14	July 14, 2014 (2014-07-14)	Link
Renaissance artists Leonardo da Vinci (Link Neal), Donatello di Betto Bardi (Rhett McLaughlin), Michelangelo Buonarroti (Ian Hecox), and Raphael Sanzio (Anthony Padilla) battle against their namesake Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles protagonists Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael (voiced by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, all portrayed by EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: Xin Wuku as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' stunt doubles.

Season 4 (2014–2015)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
46	1	"Ghostbusters vs. Mythbusters"	2:27	November 10, 2014 (2014-11-10)	Link
MythBusters hosts Jamie Hyneman (Nice Peter) and Adam Savage (EpicLLOYD) battle against Ghostbusters protagonists Peter Venkman (Chris Gorbos), Ray Stantz (Mark Douglas), Egon Spengler (Zach Sherwin), and Winston Zeddemore (Walter Downing). The former MythBusters "Build Team", consisting of Tory Belleci (Chris Alvarado), Kari Byron (Mary Gutfleisch), and Grant Imahara (KRNFX), join the battle to back up Hyneman and Savage. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (voiced by EpicLLOYD, portrayed by Taylor Cu) from Ghostbusters also joins the battle to face both teams as a third party. Cameo appearances: Brooke "Dodger" Leigh Lawson as Ghostbusters character Janine Melnitz.
47	2	"Romeo and Juliet vs. Bonnie and Clyde"	3:06	November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)	Link
The title characters of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet (Nice Peter and Grace Helbig), battle against American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow (Hannah Hart and EpicLLOYD). The battle ends with Romeo and Juliet both committing suicide while Bonnie and Clyde, both left confused getting shot in a barrage of gunfire.
48	3	"Zeus vs. Thor"	3:01	November 24, 2014 (2014-11-24)	Link
The Greek god of thunder, Zeus (voiced by Nice Peter), battles against the Norse god of thunder, Thor (voiced by EpicLLOYD). Note: The video was filmed using stop motion animation with Lego minifigures by Forrest Whaley, Sean Willets and Zach Macias. Cameo appearances: Various characters from Greek and Norse mythology appear as background characters. A Lego version of actress Natalie Portman (as Padmé Amidala from Star Wars) briefly appears, and the Lego version of Loki uses the likeness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the character, as based on actor Tom Hiddleston's portrayal.
49	4	"Jack the Ripper vs. Hannibal Lecter"	3:05	December 1, 2014 (2014-12-01)	Link
Fictional serial killer and cannibal Hannibal Lecter (EpicLLOYD) battles against the unidentified Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper (Dan Bull). Cameo appearances: David Thornhill Jr. as Hannibal Lecter character Barney Matthews.
50	5	"Oprah vs. Ellen"	2:48	December 8, 2014 (2014-12-08)	Link
Talk show host and media proprietor Oprah Winfrey (Nikki "November Christine" Jenkins) battles against fellow talk show host and actress Ellen DeGeneres (Lauren Flans). Note: This episode is also known as "Oprah Winfrey vs. Ellen DeGeneres". Cameo appearances: Atul Singh as Oprah's partner Stedman Graham and EpicLLOYD as television host Dr. Phil McGraw.
51	6	"Steven Spielberg vs. Alfred Hitchcock"	3:59	December 15, 2014 (2014-12-15)	Link
Film directors Steven Spielberg (Nice Peter) and Alfred Hitchcock (EpicLLOYD) face off in a rap battle. The two are later joined by fellow film directors Quentin Tarantino (Wax), Stanley Kubrick (Ruggles Outbound), and Michael Bay (Nice Peter). Theme: Cinema.
52	7	"Lewis and Clark vs. Bill and Ted"	2:53	May 25, 2015 (2015-05-25)	Link
American explorers Meriwether Lewis (Link Neal) and William Clark (Rhett McLaughlin) battle against the main characters of Bill & Ted, Bill S. Preston and Ted Logan (EpicLLOYD and Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Michelle Maloney as the Lewis and Clark Expedition's Lemhi Shoshone guide Sacagawea, Sam Macaroni as Bill & Ted character Rufus, and Mike Betette as a bear. 19th-century American gunfighter Billy the Kid (Nice Peter; reused footage of the Mustached Cowboy cameos from Season 2) and Greek philosopher Socrates (EpicLLOYD) make brief cameos, while several figures from past episodes, including Napoleon Bonaparte (EpicLLOYD), Ludwig van Beethoven (Nice Peter), Genghis Khan (EpicLLOYD), Abraham Lincoln (Nice Peter), and Joan of Arc (Jessi Smiles), reappear.
53	8	"David Copperfield vs. Harry Houdini"	2:20	June 8, 2015 (2015-06-08)	Link
American illusionist David Copperfield (Nice Peter) battles against Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini (EpicLLOYD). Note: Tony Clark served as the consultant for the magic tricks and illusions performed in the video. Cameo appearances: Dante Cimadamore as American magician and illusionist Criss Angel, Josie Ahlquist as Houdini's wife Bess Houdini, Lauren Francesca as Copperfield's wife Chloe Gosselin (credited as Copperfield's Assistant), and Tony Clark as a police officer.
54	9	"Terminator vs. RoboCop"	3:08	June 22, 2015 (2015-06-22)	Link
Cyborg assassin The Terminator (EpicLLOYD), battles against cybernetically enhanced police officer RoboCop (Nice Peter). Notes: The video promotes the film Terminator Genisys (2015), which released one month later. Cameo appearances: Original Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger appears at the end of the video lip-syncing the outro.
55	10	"Eastern Philosophers vs. Western Philosophers"	4:19	July 6, 2015 (2015-07-06)	Link
Chinese philosophers Confucius (MC Jin), Sun Tzu (Timothy DeLaGhetto), and Lao Tzu (KRNFX) battle against Greek philosopher Socrates (EpicLLOYD), German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (Nice Peter), and French philosopher Voltaire (Zach Sherwin). The battle ends with members of both teams turning on each other.
56	11	"Shaka Zulu vs. Julius Caesar"	2:17	July 20, 2015 (2015-07-20)	Link
Zulu Kingdom monarch Shaka Zulu (DeStorm Power) battles against Ancient Roman dictator Julius Caesar (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Greg "Klarity" Davis Jr. as Zulu warriors and EpicLLOYD as Roman soldiers.
57	12	"Jim Henson vs. Stan Lee"	5:32	August 3, 2015 (2015-08-03)	Link
Marvel Comics writer and CEO Stan Lee (EpicLLOYD) battles against The Muppets creator Jim Henson (Nice Peter). Henson's most famous creation Kermit the Frog (voiced by Nice Peter) performs the first verse with him before Henson puts him away in the second. Near the end, entertainment mogul Walt Disney (Zach Sherwin) — whose company owns Marvel Comics and The Muppets – joins the battle. Cameo appearances: Mary Gutfleisch as Disney animators.
58	"Deadpool vs. Boba Fett"	2:47	December 16, 2015 (2015-12-16)	Link
Star Wars antagonistic bounty hunter Boba Fett (voiced by Nice Peter, portrayed by Ivan "Flipz" Velez) battles against comic book antihero Deadpool (voiced by EpicLLOYD, portrayed by Robert Hoffman). Cameo appearances: Edward Vilderman, Dante Cimadamore, EpicLLOYD and Forrest Whaley as "street toughs". Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD as rebel soldiers.

Season 5 (2016–2017)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
59	1	"J. R. R. Tolkien vs. George R. R. Martin"	2:48	May 2, 2016 (2016-05-02)	Link
British writer and The Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien (Nice Peter) battles against American novelist George R. R. Martin (EpicLLOYD), author of A Song of Ice and Fire (which is adapted into HBO's television series Game of Thrones). Cameo appearances: Rudy Fermin, Ricky Mammone, and Ceciley Jenkins as A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones characters Jon Snow, Hodor, and Daenerys Targaryen (credited as Khaleesi), respectively. Joey Greer as a human warrior and orc. Sulai Lopez and Shaun Lewin as elves. Dante Cimadamore as rock band Led Zeppelin (John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Jimmy Page). EpicLLOYD as The Goonies character Mikey Walsh.
60	2	"Gordon Ramsay vs. Julia Child"	3:16	May 18, 2016 (2016-05-18)	Link
British chef Gordon Ramsay (EpicLLOYD) battles against American chef Julia Child (Mamrie Hart). Cameo appearances: Michelle Maloney, Layne Pavoggi, Yev Belilovskiy, Ceciley Jenkins, and Jay Houn as Ramsay's production team. Felicia Folkes, Sulai Lopez, Dante Cimadamore, and Mike Betette as the "Blue Team" from Hell's Kitchen. A dog named Pebbles also made a brief appearance in the video.
61	3	"Frederick Douglass vs. Thomas Jefferson"	3:22	May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)	Link
American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass (J. B. Smoove) battles against the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Characters from past episodes, including Marilyn Monroe (Kimmy Gatewood), Babe Ruth] (EpicLLOYD), Benjamin Franklin (EpicLLOYD), Barack Obama (Iman Crosson), Thomas Edison (EpicLLOYD), Clint Eastwood (EpicLLOYD), Elvis Presley (EpicLLOYD), and Hulk Hogan (Nice Peter), reappear.
62	4	"James Bond vs. Austin Powers"	4:03	June 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)	Link
Fictional MI6 agent James Bond (Ben Atha as Daniel Craig) battles against fictional spy Austin Powers (Nice Peter). The original James Bond (EpicLLOYD as Sean Connery) interjects and faces off against the two. Cameo appearances: Samantha Kellie, Sulai Lopez and Dante Cimadamore as Ming Tea (credited as Go Go Dancers).
63	5	"Bruce Banner vs. Bruce Jenner"	3:35	June 29, 2016 (2016-06-29)	Link
Comic book superhero and scientist, Bruce Banner (EpicLLOYD), battles against former Olympic champion, Bruce Jenner (Nice Peter). Partway through the battle, they transform into The Hulk (Mike O'Hearn) and Caitlyn Jenner (Jolie "NoShame" Drake), respectively.
64	6	"Alexander the Great vs. Ivan the Terrible"	4:29	July 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)	Link
Tsar Ivan the Terrible of Russia (Nice Peter) battles against King Alexander the Great of Macedon (Zach Sherwin). Alexander dies after being poisoned by a drink given by Ivan. King Frederick the Great of Prussia (EpicLLOYD) appears and continues the battle. Ivan attempts to decapitate him with a garrote wire, but Frederick has already died silently in his armchair. Roman general Pompey the Great (Mike Betette) attempts to take up the battle, but is abruptly beheaded by Empress Catherine the Great of Russia (Meghan Tonjes), who then finishes the battle. Cameo appearances: Illjaz Jusufi and Burim Jusufi as Catherine the Great's backup dancers. Characters from the season 2 finale, Mikhail Baryshnikov (PewDiePie), Grigori Rasputin (Nice Peter), Vladimir Lenin (Nice Peter), Mikhail Gorbachev (EpicLLOYD), Vladimir Putin (Nice Peter), and Joseph Stalin (EpicLLOYD), reappear.
65	7	"Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton"	4:34	October 26, 2016 (2016-10-26)	Link
The candidates for the 2016 United States presidential election face off in a rap battle: Republican candidate Donald Trump (EpicLLOYD) battles against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton (Kimmy Gatewood). In the final verse, the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (Nice Peter), returns once again from season 1 to criticise both running candidates, but ultimately takes Clinton’s side against Trump. Cameo appearances: Josh Best as a United States Secret Service agent.
66	8	"Ash Ketchum vs. Charles Darwin"	2:24	November 14, 2016 (2016-11-14)	Link
The main protagonist of the Pokémon anime series, Ash Ketchum (Brian Walters), battles against English naturalist Charles Darwin (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as Evil Dead protagonist Ash Williams. Mary Gutfleisch and Dante Cimadamore as Pokémon characters Jessie and James from Team Rocket. Cimadamore also appears as The March of Progress.
67	9	"Wonder Woman vs. Stevie Wonder"	2:33	November 28, 2016 (2016-11-28)	Link
Comic book superheroine Wonder Woman (Lilly Singh) battles against American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder (T-Pain). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as comic book hero Batman, who previously appeared in season 2. Lilly Singh as Stevie Wonder's children and partners.
68	10	"Tony Hawk vs. Wayne Gretzky"	2:50	December 12, 2016 (2016-12-12)	Link
Skateboarder Tony Hawk (Nice Peter) battles against former ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky (Zach Sherwin). Note: Final appearance of Zach Sherwin until season 7 as John Wick. Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as fellow ice hockey player Bobby Orr.
69	11	"Theodore Roosevelt vs. Winston Churchill"	3:09	December 26, 2016 (2016-12-26)	Link
26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (EpicLLOYD), battles against former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Dan Bull). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as fellow U.S. presidents and the faces of Mount Rushmore (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln). Javi Sánchez-Blanco as assassin John Schrank.
70	12	"Nice Peter vs. EpicLLOYD 2"	3:31	January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)	Link
The creators of Epic Rap Battles of History, Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, battle for the second time against each other. In the end, they apologise to each other after their argument climaxes, and they decide to take a break and write their next song. Cameo appearances: Dante Cimadamore as himself. Atul Singh, Matthew Schlissel, Shaun Lewin, Brittany White, Ashlyn McIntyre, Morgan Christensen, Sulai Lopez, Jon Na, Jose "Choco" Reynoso, Josh Best, Ryan Moulton, Javi Sánchez-Blanco, Andrew Sherman, and Kyle Herman as the ERB Crew.
71	"Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg"	2:43	December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)	Link
Business magnate, SpaceX CEO/founder and Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk (EpicLLOYD) battles against Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg (Nice Peter) – a reference to the Musk vs. Zuckerberg feud. Note: This battle is also considered to be an unofficial premiere of Season 6, according to EpicLLOYD. Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as United States Senator Dianne Feinstein and Star Trek character Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Season 6 (2019–2020)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
72	1	"Freddy Krueger vs. Wolverine"	3:22	April 20, 2019 (2019-04-20)	Link
A Nightmare on Elm Street antagonist Freddy Krueger (Wax) battles against comic book superhero Wolverine (EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as Edward Scissorhands and Atul Singh as Friday the 13th antagonist Jason Voorhees
73	2	"Guy Fawkes vs. Che Guevara"	2:40	May 4, 2019 (2019-05-04)	Link
English Catholic revolutionary Guy Fawkes (Nice Peter) battles against Argentine guerrilla leader Che Guevara (Robert Rico), in a contest of the failed revolutionaries. Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as banker J. P. Morgan (reused footage from Season 3 episode "Donald Trump vs. Ebenezer Scrooge").
74	3	"Ronald McDonald vs. The Burger King"	3:00	June 8, 2019 (2019-06-08)	Link
McDonald's mascot Ronald McDonald (Nice Peter) battles against Burger King mascot The Burger King (EpicLLOYD). The two are later joined by Wendy's mascot Wendy (MC Goldiloxx). Cameo appearances: Atul Singh as an abandoned kid.
75	4	"George Carlin vs. Richard Pryor"	4:21	July 13, 2019 (2019-07-13)	Link
American stand-up comedians George Carlin (Nice Peter) and Richard Pryor (ZEALE) battle each other before being interrupted by fellow comedians Bill Cosby (Gary Anthony Williams), Joan Rivers (Jackie Tohn) and Robin Williams (EpicLLOYD).
76	5	"Jacques Cousteau vs. Steve Irwin"	2:39	August 18, 2019 (2019-08-18)	Link
French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau (Nice Peter) battles against Australian zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin (EpicLLOYD).
77	6	"Mother Teresa vs. Sigmund Freud"	2:44	September 22, 2019 (2019-09-22)	Link
Albanian-Indian Catholic Saint Mother Teresa (Cara Francis) battles against Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (Nice Peter).
78	7	"Vlad the Impaler vs. Count Dracula"	3:16	October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25)	Link
Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler (EpicLLOYD) battles against fictional Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula (Nice Peter). Cameo appearances: Morgan Christensen as Renfield from Dracula.
79	8	"The Joker vs. Pennywise"	4:02	November 23, 2019 (2019-11-23)	Link
DC Comics supervillain character The Joker (Nice Peter) battles against Stephen King's It clown monster Pennywise the Clown (EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD as Superman, Nice Peter as Batman, and Lilly Singh as Wonder Woman (reused footage from previous episodes).
80	9	"Thanos vs. J. Robert Oppenheimer"	3:22	December 18, 2019 (2019-12-18)	Link
Comic book villain Thanos (EpicLLOYD) battles against American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Nice Peter).
81	10	"Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden"	3:48	October 24, 2020 (2020-10-24)	Link
The candidates of the 2020 United States presidential election face off in a rap battle: Democratic candidate Joe Biden (Nice Peter) battles against Republican candidate and 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump (EpicLLOYD). Cameo appearances: EpicLLOYD and Nice Peter as two Russian hackers who accidentally hack into the rap battle.
82	11	"Harry Potter vs. Luke Skywalker"	4:33	December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)	Link
Star Wars protagonist and Jedi knight Luke Skywalker (Nice Peter) battles against wizard hero Harry Potter (Dave "Boyinaband" Brown). Note: The video was filmed using stop motion animation with Lego minifigures by Forrest Whaley, Sean Willets and Zach Macias. Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as Star Wars characters Han Solo and Yoda and The Jackpot Golden Boys as Ron, Fred, and George Weasley from Harry Potter. Several other characters from the Harry Potter and Star Wars universe make appearances as background characters. A lego version of singer Selena Gomez also briefly appears.

Season 7 (2021–present)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Running time	Original airdate	Link
83	1	"Ragnar Lodbrok vs. Richard the Lionheart"	3:43	June 14, 2021 (2021-06-14)	Link
Legendary Viking king Ragnar Lodbrok (EpicLLOYD, based on Travis Fimmel in the TV drama series Vikings) battles against medieval English monarch Richard the Lionheart (Nice Peter). Note: The episode was sponsored by the video game Rise of Kingdoms.
84	2	"Jeff Bezos vs. Mansa Musa"	4:38	November 27, 2021 (2021-11-27)	Link
American billionaire and founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos (EpicLLOYD) battles against Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire (Scru Face Jean), considered one of the wealthiest men in history. Note: The episode was sponsored by the service NordVPN. Cameo appearances: Atul Singh as an Amazon worker, EpicLLOYD as Captain Kirk (reused footage), and an Amazon Echo with Alexa.
85	3	"John Wick vs. John Rambo vs. John McClane"	4:24	December 18, 2021 (2021-12-18)	Link
Action movie protagonists John Wick (Zach Sherwin), John Rambo (Nice Peter), and John McClane (EpicLLOYD) face off in a three way battle. Note: This is the only episode where any character faces off in a battle other than a two-way. Cameo appearances: Josh Best as Sam Trautman from Rambo.
86	4	"Lara Croft vs. Indiana Jones"	4:24	October 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)	Link
Fictional archaeologists Lara Croft (Croix Provence) and Indiana Jones (Nice Peter) face off in a rap battle. Note: The episode was sponsored by the video game Raid: Shadow Legends. This is the first episode to feature a sponsorship before the main feature. Cameo appearances: Atul Singh as a swordsman, EpicLLOYD as Mutt Williams from Indiana Jones.
87	5	"Henry Ford vs. Karl Marx"	3:13	December 1, 2023 (2023-12-01)	Link
American business magnate and founder of the Ford Motor Company Henry Ford (Nice Peter) battles against German-born philosopher and co-author of The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx (EpicLLOYD).
88	6	"Godzilla vs. King Kong"	3:56	February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)	Link
Kaiju monsters Godzilla (Nice Peter) and King Kong (EpicLLOYD) face off in a battle. Note: This episode was made using CGI motion capture to represent both Godzilla and King Kong. Cameo appearances: CGI models of Rodan, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla.
89	7	"Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris"	5:25	October 26, 2024 (2024-10-26)	Link
The candidates of the 2024 United States presidential election face off in a rap battle: Republican candidate Donald Trump (EpicLLOYD) battles against Democratic candidate and 49th vice president of the United States Kamala Harris (Kimberly Michelle Vaughn). In the final verse, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (EpicLLOYD) returns from season 5 to criticise both running candidates. Cameo appearances: Nice Peter as 46th president of the United States Joe Biden.
90	8	"Napoleon vs. Charlemagne"	3:16	February 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)	Link
Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (EpicLLOYD) battles against French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (Nice Peter). Note: This is the first episode in which a character returns in a non-election, non-sequel battle, with Napoleon Bonaparte first battling in a Season 1 episode.
91	9	"Red Baron vs. White Death"	2:25	December 12, 2025 (2025-12-12)	Link
German World War I pilot Manfred von Richthofen (Nice Peter), also known as "The Red Baron", faces off against Finnish World War II sniper Simo Häyhä (EpicLLOYD), also known as "The White Death".

Dan Bull projects (2014–2025)

No. in projects	Title	Running time	Original air date	Link
1	"MINECRAFT CREEPER RAP"	2:37	March 31, 2014 (2014-03-31)	Link
2	"MINECRAFT ENDERMAN RAP"	3:55	March 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)	Link
3	"MINECRAFT NETHER ZOMBIE PIGMAN RAP"	2:37	October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)	Link
4	"MINECRAFT SKELETON RAP - I've Got A Bone"	4:17	November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)	Link
5	"MINECRAFT RAP - The Arch-Illager"	3:36	October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)	Link
6	"MINECRAFT ZOMBIE RAP - I'm A Zombie"	4:45	December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)	Link

RUSTAGE (2017–2026)

No. in projects	Title	Running time	Original air date	Link
1	"DANGANRONPA RAP - Trigger Happy Havoc"	2:09	September 30, 2017 (2017-09-30)	Link
2	"MY HERO ACADEMIA RAP SONG - One For All"	3:16	December 17, 2017 (2017-12-17)	Link
3	"ZORO RAP - Three Sword Strike"	2:30	February 26, 2018 (2018-02-26)	Link
4	"AVATAR RAP - Master of the Elements"	4:00	April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19)	Link
5	"TODOROKI RAP SONG - Fire and Ice"	3:21	May 1, 2018 (2018-05-01)	Link

Personal life

Family and interests

Photograph of Hepburn's three daughters:

• Emma (born February 11, 2016) (left)

• Kitty (born August 16, 2014) (centre)

• Phoebe (born October 25, 2012) (right)

A passionate traveller and nature enthusiast, Hepburn found inspiration in the natural beauty of Austria’s Eisriesenwelt, the world’s largest limestone ice cave. Her environmental commitment extended to ornithology, where she actively participated in conservation efforts to study and protect bird species. Beyond her appreciation for nature, Hepburn was deeply invested in classical music, literature, and sustainable gardening. She frequently attended concerts to support emerging talents, maintained an extensive personal library spanning various genres and cultures, and incorporated eco-friendly practices into her gardening.

As the world's second Hepburn, she combined her unique art style, "Hepburnism," with a deep commitment to continuing Audrey Hepburn's legacy. Her evocative portraits of her lifelong partner symbolise their shared humanitarian vision, while her travels to places like Austria's Eisriesenwelt and ornithological expeditions reflected a love for nature. Dedicated to supporting UNICEF, Hepburn spreaded awareness and encouraged donations through social media, radio stations like BBC Radio Leicester, newspapers like Leicester Mercury, online blogs, and press releases, striving to create a better future for children and the environment.

On September 16, 2024, Hepburn spiritually married Audrey Hepburn in a private ceremony and became "soulmates", formalising a connection that defined her life. This relationship, marked by shared passions and mutual support, was central to Hepburn’s life and remains a poignant part of her legacy. She is survived by three daughters, Phoebe Hepburn (born 2012), Kitty Hepburn (born 2014), and Emma Hepburn (born 2016). Her two stepsons are Sean Hepburn Ferrer (born 1960) and Luca Dotti (born 1970).

Death and funeral

Hepburn's grave located in Switzerland in Tolochenaz next to her late wife Audrey.

On January 11, 2025, Hepburn died from apparent suicide at her home residence in Leicester, England, at the age of 45. Previously suffering from both anxiety and depression, as well as bipolar disorder, she simply could not live a life without Audrey Hepburn by her side. Hepburn described her soulmate as her guiding light, her strength and stay, and her endless inspiration. On January 20, 2025, Hepburn's body was relocated to Tolochenaz, Switzerland. She was buried beside her wife Audrey in Tolochenaz Cemetery seven hours later.

Musician Cam Steady paid tribute to Hepburn on X (formally Twitter) stating: "My close friend Dove is no longer with us. There has never been somebody so dedicated to supporting her artist family. But her true dream was to pursue her own music career. She didn’t have enough time. Please take the time to remember her as the artist she was."

Legacy

On January 1, 2025, Hepburn was honoured with a damehood for services to mental health awareness, the environment, and charity. On February 3, 2025, Google honoured Hepburn with a Google Doodle celebrating her legacy as music legend and humanitarian, highlighting her contributions to the arts, her humanitarian efforts, and her lifelong dedication to helping others, while including her timeless catchphrases: "Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind." and "Two sides of the same coin-knowing your projections can help you achieve freedom." On May 20, 2025, Hepburn was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hepburn was widely regarded by many as the greatest changemaker in history. She was also the founder of the Love Your Freckles movement. She disapproved of freckled individuals of removing freckles through laser surgery, tattooing over freckles, or covering up freckles with makeup.

See also

• Audrey Hepburn
• Dove Hepburn artwork
• Dove Hepburn thumbnails

External links

• Official website
• Hepburn on Instagram
• Hepburn on TikTok
• Hepburn on Medium
• Hepburn on Find A Grave
• Hepburn on We Remember