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Elizabeth Taylor
Born: 1932-02-27 - Died: 2011-03-23Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure
Death Summary: Taylor died in the early morning hours of congestive heart failure.
Who was Elizabeth Taylor : Elizabeth Taylor was an acting legend from the golden age of Hollywood. AFI listed her as seventh on the "Female Legends List". Her acting career lasted over sixty years, starting at the age of ten and ending at the age of 71.
Elizabeth Taylor was born in London, England. The daughter of Americans who were residing in England at the time. Due to the circumstances of her birth, she had dual citizenship as a British-American. During World War II, her parents moved back to the United States to avoid hostilities. They eventually settled in Los Angeles, California.
Due to family connections, Taylor received her first opportunity at acting with Universal Pictures. She signed her first contract at the age of 9, of which she would earn $100 a week. She only starred in one film with Universal, "There's One Born Every Minute". In the same year of her contract cancellation, MGM signed her to a three month contract, earning the same $100/week. She would star as Priscilla in the movie "Lassie Come Home".
Upon the success of Lassie Come Home, Taylor received a longer running contract. Her real break-through role came with the film "National Velvet", with Taylor playing the main character, Velvet Brown, at the age of 12. The film received acclaim from both critics and movie-goers alike, catapulting Taylor into true stardom.
Taylor's first adult role came in 1948, starring in the film "Conspirator". The film bombed at the box office, with many not ready to accept Taylor in adult roles. She played a 21 year-old debutante, even though she was really 16 at the time. Taylor's first box-office success as and adult would come in 1950 with the classic "Father of the Bride", starring alongside Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett. The film immediately spawned a sequel, "Father's Little Dividend". During this same time, Taylor began work on what would become known as her pivotal role; she starred as Angela Vickers in "A Place In The Sun".
The early part of the 50's proved trying for Taylor, as she was type-casted into roles she had little interest in. Although the early part of the decade proved trying, it ended on a high note. Taylor was nominated for an Oscar four years in a row ('58, '59, '60, '61) for the films: Raintree County, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Suddenly, Last Summer, and Butterfield 8. Of the four nominations she would win the award for Butterfield 8. In 1960, in the middle of her nomination run, Taylor became the highest paid actress in Hollywood. In 1960, she signed a one million dollar contract to star in the blockbuster "Cleopatra". It was during this movie Taylor would begin her famous relationship with the actor Richard Burton.
During the 60's, Taylor would appear in six films with Richard Burton. In 1966, she starred opposite of him in the now classic "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". She would receive her second Academy Award for Best Actress.
Though the 1960's brought huge success for Elizabeth Taylor, her star power would diminish in the 70's. She continued to appear in films, but very few of them were successful at the box office. In the 80's, Taylor shifted her focus and during this time appeared in soap operas, Broadway, and television mini-series. General Hospital and All My Children were the soap operas she was a part of.
Taylor's last theatrical film was in 1994. Afterwards, she continued her legacy through her love of jewelry, perfume, and her time invested to raise funds for AIDS research. Her jewelry and perfume collections became huge successes. The Elizabeth Taylor collection included the fragrances "Passion", "White Diamonds", and "Black Pearls". Altogether, they accumulated around $200 million in annual sales.
Taylor's personal life was just as famous as her acting career. She was married eight times to seven different husbands. Of the seven, she divorced six of them and was widowed by one (Michael Todd). Her most famous marriage was to Richard Burton, with whom she was married to from 1964-1974. After the divorce in 1974, they were then married again in October 1975. They were divorced again within the year. Taylor had four children, one of which she adopted during the Burton marriage. As of January 2011 Taylor had nine grandchildren, of which she is survived by.
Who was Elizabeth Taylor : Elizabeth Taylor was an acting legend from the golden age of Hollywood. AFI listed her as seventh on the "Female Legends List". Her acting career lasted over sixty years, starting at the age of ten and ending at the age of 71.
Elizabeth Taylor was born in London, England. The daughter of Americans who were residing in England at the time. Due to the circumstances of her birth, she had dual citizenship as a British-American. During World War II, her parents moved back to the United States to avoid hostilities. They eventually settled in Los Angeles, California.
Due to family connections, Taylor received her first opportunity at acting with Universal Pictures. She signed her first contract at the age of 9, of which she would earn $100 a week. She only starred in one film with Universal, "There's One Born Every Minute". In the same year of her contract cancellation, MGM signed her to a three month contract, earning the same $100/week. She would star as Priscilla in the movie "Lassie Come Home".
Upon the success of Lassie Come Home, Taylor received a longer running contract. Her real break-through role came with the film "National Velvet", with Taylor playing the main character, Velvet Brown, at the age of 12. The film received acclaim from both critics and movie-goers alike, catapulting Taylor into true stardom.
Taylor's first adult role came in 1948, starring in the film "Conspirator". The film bombed at the box office, with many not ready to accept Taylor in adult roles. She played a 21 year-old debutante, even though she was really 16 at the time. Taylor's first box-office success as and adult would come in 1950 with the classic "Father of the Bride", starring alongside Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett. The film immediately spawned a sequel, "Father's Little Dividend". During this same time, Taylor began work on what would become known as her pivotal role; she starred as Angela Vickers in "A Place In The Sun".
The early part of the 50's proved trying for Taylor, as she was type-casted into roles she had little interest in. Although the early part of the decade proved trying, it ended on a high note. Taylor was nominated for an Oscar four years in a row ('58, '59, '60, '61) for the films: Raintree County, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Suddenly, Last Summer, and Butterfield 8. Of the four nominations she would win the award for Butterfield 8. In 1960, in the middle of her nomination run, Taylor became the highest paid actress in Hollywood. In 1960, she signed a one million dollar contract to star in the blockbuster "Cleopatra". It was during this movie Taylor would begin her famous relationship with the actor Richard Burton.
During the 60's, Taylor would appear in six films with Richard Burton. In 1966, she starred opposite of him in the now classic "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". She would receive her second Academy Award for Best Actress.
Though the 1960's brought huge success for Elizabeth Taylor, her star power would diminish in the 70's. She continued to appear in films, but very few of them were successful at the box office. In the 80's, Taylor shifted her focus and during this time appeared in soap operas, Broadway, and television mini-series. General Hospital and All My Children were the soap operas she was a part of.
Taylor's last theatrical film was in 1994. Afterwards, she continued her legacy through her love of jewelry, perfume, and her time invested to raise funds for AIDS research. Her jewelry and perfume collections became huge successes. The Elizabeth Taylor collection included the fragrances "Passion", "White Diamonds", and "Black Pearls". Altogether, they accumulated around $200 million in annual sales.
Taylor's personal life was just as famous as her acting career. She was married eight times to seven different husbands. Of the seven, she divorced six of them and was widowed by one (Michael Todd). Her most famous marriage was to Richard Burton, with whom she was married to from 1964-1974. After the divorce in 1974, they were then married again in October 1975. They were divorced again within the year. Taylor had four children, one of which she adopted during the Burton marriage. As of January 2011 Taylor had nine grandchildren, of which she is survived by.
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she will be missed elizabeth was a great women and she was great actress she will be missed xx
There will NEVER be another actress like Elizabeth Taylor. She had it all: Beauty, brains, class, breeding, humor, grace, grit, humanity. With her passing goes the passing of an era. Rest in Peace, Liz. Your movies defined my childhood. Everything you did you did with HEART.
Elizabeth you are an icon and the ultimate actress, dignified and passionate, kind and determined, may you now find peace and the love of your life once again.
RIP Elizabeth
may she rest in peacxe
may she rest in peace
She was a bright and shining star that transcened to the heavens.RIP. Say hi to Michael for me.
God bless you and your family. may you sit at the feet of our lord and saviour and your soul be forever safe in his arms.
God gave her looks, style, glamour and violet eyes. I loved National Velvet and Giant. No other actress can match her. God Bless.
God gave her looks, glamour, style and violet eyes. I loved National Velvet and Giant. No other actress can match her.
cleopatra and lassie are favorite movies and she was a great lady
She will be missed, the passing of a super icon. There’ll never be another Liz! Rest easy Liz.
She was one of the most beautiful women I’ve seen. It appeared from the photos with her children, that she had special moments with them. Her legacy will be missed.
she will be forever missed.
You were unique Liz, and there will never be anyone like you again.
She will be remembered in our hearts, but he legend still lives on, the girl with the violet eyes
God bless her soul. Liz, may you find peace in the company of the angels in heaven. You will surely be missed by the whole world.
elizabeth did not like being called Liz.She was our icon growing up.awaken with the worlds great loss,She was not mine but the worlds.My Thanks
Rest in peace Elizabeth heavens gates await you your beauty and presence in life and death
Elizabeth Taylor, may your life continue in the afterlife for many years to come, im guessing you and Micheal Jackson thought it was time to catch up, may you both have a wonderful time up there. your fans will miss you heaps love you both have fun…
” You are so beautiful……to me…” May you rest in Peace.
you were my husbands idol !!!!!!
God Bless you Ms. Taylor’s, you will be missed and thanks for sharing your life and all the wonderful movies with us. Amen
She was a great actress of her times. Such a very beautiful person at heart, she will be missed alot. She was a big icon in the movies. She can not be replaced at all. Movie Stars of today can not compete with the stars of Elizbeth Taylor times at all. She was one of the best. May God be with your beautiful Family always. RIP IN PEACE ELIZABETH TAYLOR.
we loved u rest in peace U AND MICHAEL R 2GETHER AGAIN REST YA’LL SOUL GODS WIT U FOREVER NOW
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omg im going to miss her
Ms.Elizabeth Taylor you’ll always be remember!May you rest in peace!!!
R.I.P Liz taylor gone but never forgotten.
Hollywood has lost one of its biggest legends
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you died on my birthday babe/i will start a agency to promote you anyways/products and all
She was so beautiful! she is not suffering any more .
you are an inspiration you really did have it all maggie the cat!xx
I think Elizabeth was one of the greatest actresses that ever lived. She will be missed!
What a fantastic actress, and a beautiful person, who will be sadly missed.
I was one of your biggest fans, i watched your films even at a early age.
Your birthday and mine are the same Feb 27th. I am 76 yrs yong. Peace to You
God bless you. You made many people happy
Great talent and Great heart. We’ll miss you so much.
You Were A Beautiful Lady , Thats For Sure
R.I.P
Shes pretty, Ilove her eyebrows a great actress, she’ll be greatly missed. XXX
I’m cool. Love ya. xx
Bless your heart Liz.. We loved you.. Not only did I lose you- but I lost a Dear friend shortly later the same day.. God Bless your Family.. You will be missed Violet Eyes…
What a wonderful actress in the world…My family and I loved you…God bless you in heaven
boy you just had to follow mickie, didn’t you? now yall can both be starting something….
This is an iconic woman who lives on in our vision and our hearts. Beautiful in spirit and compassionate – live on.
She was the best actor on televison………
i am very saddened by the passind of moss taylor. i loved and admired her. she was so beautiful and talented.
will miss you
I grew up watching her on the screen in movie theather. I thought she was the most beautiful person and could play her part very well, she will be missed.
I grew up watching her in the movies. What a beautiful person she was, she will be missed!
she was very talented,and a very beautiful woman.
miss you to
Hollywood will never be the same again
R.I.P Elizabeth Taylor
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What a wonderful actress, so beautiful and stunning
what a class act. sad to know she knew so many famous people qho died either too early or tragically. Awesomely beautoful with sone big ass titties which i wouldve sucked for days. I d have ate dat pussy out too. When she got older, i wouldve butt fucked her for hours on the daily though. I bet her asshole was tight!
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