It was announced this morning that Elizabeth Taylor has passed away at the age of 79. A statement was released to say; "She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton"
Taylor was admitted to LA's Cedars-Sinai Medical Center back in February with heart failure. Her publicist stated; "Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be."
The actress died in the early hours of this morning.
Born in Hampstead, England, Elizabeth Taylor was among the last of MGM's Hollywood greats. She was widely known for her role in 1963's Cleopatra which saw Taylor become the first starlet to earn a $1m salary for a motion picture. After starring in a string of classics such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? and of course Cleopatra, Liz went on to become an advocate for AIDS research, dedicating a large part of her adult life to raising money and awareness.
Adored by millions on and off screen, Elizabeth Taylor's star will cease to shine.
Family have reportedly asked that in lieu of flowers, donations to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure Liz would agree.
R.I.P
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