Elizabeth Taylor Died of Congestive Heart Failure
Actress Elizabeth Taylor died today of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was 79.
Elizabeth Taylor appeared in more than 50 films, and won Oscars for her performances in “Butterfield 8” in 1960 and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in 1966.
Her son, Michael Wilding, issued a statement:
“My Mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor, and love. Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her so close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world. Her remarkable body of work in film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us all incredibly proud of what she accomplished. We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for Mom having lived in it. Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts.”
A private family funeral later this week.