Elizabeth Taylor Will Be Remembered and Missed

  Elizabeth Taylor a two time Academy Award winning actress had recent health problems in recent years and appeared very frail during public appearances, was hospitalized six weeks ago with congestive heart failure. She recently suffered a number of complications, however was stabilized and it was hopeful she would return home. Thus, these hopes failed when our dear Miss Elizabeth passed away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, California at Cedars Sinai Hospital surrounded by her children; Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton. Taylor was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
  Taylor's publicist said in a statement, "My mother was an extra ordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great humor, and love." Her son also went on to make a statement, "Though her loss is devastating to those of us who held her close and so dear, we will always be inspired by her enduring contribution to our world. Her remarkable body of working film, her ongoing success as a businesswoman, and her brave and relentless advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS, all make us 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 forever be in our hearts."

  Taylor was born in London in 1932 to American parents who returned to the U.S. with WWII looming. Elizabeth Taylor later beamed into the spotlight at the age of twelve after starring in the 1944 box office hit sensation "National Velvet." Yet it wasn't till later when she won acclaim as an adult with the 1951's "A Place In The Sun," and went on to score Best Actress Oscar Nominations for "Raintree County," "Caton A Hot Tin Roof," and "Suddenly Last Summer." And of Course we can not leave out the violet eyed film goddess most memorable role as "Cleopatra" in 1963. But later won Oscars for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?" and "Butterflied 8."

  Unfortunately, Miss Taylor's sultry screen life was up-staged by her all to often publicized personal life. Her life was covered by all the gossip magazines and entertainment news stations. From her marriages and divorces (all 7), to what some believed or called as her eccentric friendships and lifestyle. The one most talked about was her relationship with the late Michael Jackson. Even all her health problems and concerns made headlines. The biographers say there were up to 30 maybe even 40 surgeries. Everything from the fall from her horse during an earlier film shoot, bouts of pneumonia, skin cancer, a tracheotomy, treatment for alcohol and pain killer addictions, and hip, brain, and even heart surgeries.

 No matter what the headlines and gossipers like to say, I would like to say Thank You. Thank you for for being the most popular actress of Hollywood's Golden Age. Thank You for all the wonderful work you did for HIV/AIDS, and thank you for all my favorite perfumes. The only one's on earth I am not allergic to. My favorite being Passions and White Diamonds. You were a wonderful woman. I met you once when I was young. You took the moment to sit and talk with me. Spend time and listen. I will never forget your generosity, your kindness, your love, and your words, that I will hold close to my heart. God bless you and your family. God rest your sweet soul.