Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor; an Icon and a Beauty Who Will Not Be Forgotten
Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was born on February 27, 1932 in the UK, died today of congestive heart failure. At 79 years of age, she was larger than life and still had a lot to live for. Most considered her an irresistably beautiful woman. She starred in a multitude of movies including A Place in the Sun, The Mirror Crack’d, and Little Women. She won Academy awards for best accress in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf and Butterfield 8.
A best friend of the late mega-talented Michael Jackson, she led a very interesting life. While many women waited to walk down the aisle, Taylor was echoing wedding vows for the eighth time! Among the suitors who won her over: Conrad Hilton, Michael Wilding, Michael Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton (married 2x), John Warner, and Larry Fortensky.
Most of her roles were laced with drama but yet seasoned with sophistication. Elizabeth Taylor was an advocate for advancements in the treatment of AIDS. She suffered with physical ailments herself, which decreased her quality of life. She is survived by her four children. She was a unique talent who will be greatly missed by all of her fans.
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