In her final weeks, Elizabeth Taylor had a lot of friends drop by her room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. "We talked about how it's really hell getting older," says Debbie Reynolds, who spoke to People about her onetime rival and longtime friend. "We were complaining to each other about that, like two girls would." But on the last night of her life, it was only her four children who were by her side as the last true Hollywood goddess passed away from congestive heart failure on March 23. "She was comfortable and it was peaceful and she was surrounded by her children,...
- 3/26/2011
- PEOPLE.com
Elizabeth Taylor's family mourned the screen legend in a brief private funeral service Thursday at a California cemetery famous for being the final resting place of Hollywood celebrities, including her good friend Michael Jackson.
Inside the sprawling Forest Lawn Cemetery, barricades blocked access to the funeral, where about four dozen family members mourned the actress during a service that lasted about an hour, said Glendale police spokesman Tom Lorenz. Five black stretch limousines transported Taylor's family to and from the funeral, but no procession was held.
The ceremony started 15 minutes later than its announced time, which coincided with Taylor's wish that her funeral be tardy.
As per her instructions, the proceedings were delayed and it was requested that someone utter: "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," her publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure while surrounded by her four children...
Inside the sprawling Forest Lawn Cemetery, barricades blocked access to the funeral, where about four dozen family members mourned the actress during a service that lasted about an hour, said Glendale police spokesman Tom Lorenz. Five black stretch limousines transported Taylor's family to and from the funeral, but no procession was held.
The ceremony started 15 minutes later than its announced time, which coincided with Taylor's wish that her funeral be tardy.
As per her instructions, the proceedings were delayed and it was requested that someone utter: "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," her publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure while surrounded by her four children...
- 3/25/2011
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
Glendale, Calif. -- Elizabeth Taylor's family mourned the screen legend in a brief private funeral service Thursday at a Southern California cemetery famous for being the final resting place of Hollywood celebrities, including her good friend Michael Jackson.
Inside the sprawling Forest Lawn Cemetery, barricades blocked access to the funeral, where about four dozen family members mourned the actress during a service that lasted about an hour, said Glendale police spokesman Tom Lorenz. Five black stretch limousines transported Taylor's family to and from the funeral, but no procession was held.
The service began 15 minutes after its announced start time in observance of Taylor's parting wish that her funeral start late, her publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor had left instructions asking for the tardy start and had requested that someone announce, "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," Morrison said.
Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart...
Inside the sprawling Forest Lawn Cemetery, barricades blocked access to the funeral, where about four dozen family members mourned the actress during a service that lasted about an hour, said Glendale police spokesman Tom Lorenz. Five black stretch limousines transported Taylor's family to and from the funeral, but no procession was held.
The service began 15 minutes after its announced start time in observance of Taylor's parting wish that her funeral start late, her publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor had left instructions asking for the tardy start and had requested that someone announce, "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," Morrison said.
Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart...
- 3/25/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Elizabeth Taylor was late to her own funeral, it has been uncovered. The two-time Academy Award winner was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California on Thursday, March 24, but the private Jewish ceremony got delayed for about 15 minutes after the announced start time at her request.
In a statement, publicist Sally Morrison confirmed that the Hollywood icon, whose casket was draped with gardenias, violets, and lily of the valley for the service, has left instructions in which she requested that her funeral started late. "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," so the representative announced.
Attended by family and friends, Liz's funeral service lasted for around one hour and was conducted by Rabbi Jerry Cutler. It began with a recitation of Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo" by actor Colin Farrell and family members. During the service, her...
In a statement, publicist Sally Morrison confirmed that the Hollywood icon, whose casket was draped with gardenias, violets, and lily of the valley for the service, has left instructions in which she requested that her funeral started late. "She even wanted to be late for her own funeral," so the representative announced.
Attended by family and friends, Liz's funeral service lasted for around one hour and was conducted by Rabbi Jerry Cutler. It began with a recitation of Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo" by actor Colin Farrell and family members. During the service, her...
- 3/25/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Elton John and Michael Caine lead Hollywood tributes to eight-times married Oscar winner, 79 Hollywood is mourning Elizabeth Taylor, arguably the last great female star of the studio system, who has died at the age of 79.
"We have just lost a Hollywood giant. More importantly, we have lost an incredible human being," said Sir Elton John, who last month accepted an award on the ailing star's behalf from an HIV/Aids charity – a cause Taylor had championed since the death of her friend Rock Hudson.
Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said the actor died peacefully in Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. She was taken to hospital six weeks ago with congestive heart failure, "a condition with which she had struggled for many years. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilised and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be", said Morrison.
"We have just lost a Hollywood giant. More importantly, we have lost an incredible human being," said Sir Elton John, who last month accepted an award on the ailing star's behalf from an HIV/Aids charity – a cause Taylor had championed since the death of her friend Rock Hudson.
Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said the actor died peacefully in Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. She was taken to hospital six weeks ago with congestive heart failure, "a condition with which she had struggled for many years. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilised and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be", said Morrison.
- 3/23/2011
- by Dominic Rushe
- The Guardian - Film News
Sad news comes out of Hollywood today. Elizabeth Taylor a screen legend and icon died early this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she had been being treated for congestive heart failure for approximately six weeks was the statement issued by publicist Sally Morrison. Elizabeth Taylor was 79.
Remembering Elizabeth Taylor 1932 - 2011
As infamous off screen as she was famous on screen, this film legend won two Oscars for the films Butterfield 8 and Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? She gave ground breaking performances in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Suddenly, Last Summer. She also won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar for her humanitarian efforts. She was the epitome of the classic old Hollywood movie star and her loss signals the true end of an era.
Elizabeth Taylor was one of the last classic Hollywood era movie stars.
Her career spanned a phenomenal...
Remembering Elizabeth Taylor 1932 - 2011
As infamous off screen as she was famous on screen, this film legend won two Oscars for the films Butterfield 8 and Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? She gave ground breaking performances in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Suddenly, Last Summer. She also won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar for her humanitarian efforts. She was the epitome of the classic old Hollywood movie star and her loss signals the true end of an era.
Elizabeth Taylor was one of the last classic Hollywood era movie stars.
Her career spanned a phenomenal...
- 3/23/2011
- Cinelinx
A Hollywood legend has passed away. Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who made her fame with glamour roles in classic movies, charity work and failed romances, died today at the age of 79. She passed away at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of a congestive heart failure. Her publicist Sally Morrison said she was in the hospital for the past six weeks and was surrounded by her four children. “My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor and love,” said Michael Wilding, her son in a statement. “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 in our hearts.” Taylor was a winner of two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for 1967’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and Best Actress for 1961’s “Butterfield 8.
- 3/23/2011
- LRMonline.com
Elizabeth Taylor, the actor best known for her roles in Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and National Velvet died of heart failure, her spokeswoman says
• A life in clips
• Obituary
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, arguably the last great female star of
the Hollywood studio system, has died at the age of 79.
The Oscar-winning star died in the early hours of the morning at Cedars-Sinai medical centre in Los Angeles, from congestive heart failure, according to her spokeswoman Sally Morrison. She said Taylor's children were at her side.
Dame Elizabeth, who had been in ill health for a number of years, was taken to the hospital with heart failure six weeks ago. A spokeswoman for the hospital said: "She passed away at 1.28 [0828 GMT]."
Taylor's luminous screen presence, allied to a colourful private life, made her a mainstay of Us popular culture for more than 50 years. She won her first best actress...
• A life in clips
• Obituary
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, arguably the last great female star of
the Hollywood studio system, has died at the age of 79.
The Oscar-winning star died in the early hours of the morning at Cedars-Sinai medical centre in Los Angeles, from congestive heart failure, according to her spokeswoman Sally Morrison. She said Taylor's children were at her side.
Dame Elizabeth, who had been in ill health for a number of years, was taken to the hospital with heart failure six weeks ago. A spokeswoman for the hospital said: "She passed away at 1.28 [0828 GMT]."
Taylor's luminous screen presence, allied to a colourful private life, made her a mainstay of Us popular culture for more than 50 years. She won her first best actress...
- 3/23/2011
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen persona, stormy personal life and enduring fame and glamour made her one of the last of the classic movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday at age 79.She was surrounded by her four children when she died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks, said publicist Sally Morrison."My Mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humour, and love," her son, Michael Wilding, said in a statement."We have just lost a Hollywood giant," said longtime friend Elton John. "More importantly, we have lost an incredible human being."Taylor was the most blessed and cursed of actresses, the toughest and the most vulnerable. She had extraordinary grace, wealth and voluptuous beauty, and won three Academy Awards, including a special one for her humanitarian work.
- 3/23/2011
- PalZoo
Elizabeth Taylor, the sultry sex icon of the cinema, died Wednesday at age 79.
The three-time Oscar-winning actress, whose turbulent personal life sometimes overshadowed her career, died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks.
“All her children were with her,” publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor embodied the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and eventually became more famous for star-crossed romances, personal tragedy and health issues than for her work on screen.
“I think I’m becoming fatalistic,” she said in 1989. “Too much has happened in my life for me not to be fatalistic.”
She was married eight times — including twice to actor Richard Burton — and had lifelong battles with substance abuse, physical ailments and overeating, which made her a regular target of tabloids.
Taylor starred in more than 50 films, winning Oscars for her performances in “Butterfield 8″ (1960) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?...
The three-time Oscar-winning actress, whose turbulent personal life sometimes overshadowed her career, died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks.
“All her children were with her,” publicist Sally Morrison said.
Taylor embodied the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and eventually became more famous for star-crossed romances, personal tragedy and health issues than for her work on screen.
“I think I’m becoming fatalistic,” she said in 1989. “Too much has happened in my life for me not to be fatalistic.”
She was married eight times — including twice to actor Richard Burton — and had lifelong battles with substance abuse, physical ailments and overeating, which made her a regular target of tabloids.
Taylor starred in more than 50 films, winning Oscars for her performances in “Butterfield 8″ (1960) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?...
- 3/23/2011
- by Eric M. Armstrong
- The Moving Arts Journal
Hollywood icon and Academy Award winner Elizabeth Taylor has died at age 79.
"She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. on Feb. 11 for congestive heart failure symptoms. "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."
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"She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. on Feb. 11 for congestive heart failure symptoms. "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."
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- 3/23/2011
- by Sharon Tharp
- Filmology
Hollywood icon and Academy Award winner Elizabeth Taylor has died at age 79.
"She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. on Feb. 11 for congestive heart failure symptoms. "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."
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"She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Elizabeth was hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. on Feb. 11 for congestive heart failure symptoms. "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."
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- 3/23/2011
- by Sharon Tharp
- Celebsology
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen life was often upstaged by her stormy personal life, died Wednesday at age 79.
She died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks, publicist Sally Morrison said.
"All her children were with her," Morrison said. Taylor had four children - Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton - and her son Michael released a statement to ABC News calling his mother's death "devastating."
"My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor, and love," the statement read.
"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...
She died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks, publicist Sally Morrison said.
"All her children were with her," Morrison said. Taylor had four children - Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton - and her son Michael released a statement to ABC News calling his mother's death "devastating."
"My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humor, and love," the statement read.
"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...
- 3/23/2011
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
This one’s far from surprising but still sad and a very big story. Her face adorned the covers of more movie magazines than anyone by far and she was known for her beauty, her husbands, her charity work, and her social circle which consisted of a who’s who of show-biz royalty. The drama in her life sometimes overshadowed the fact that she was an outstanding actress, the winner of two Academy Awards and nominated for two others.
From USA Today:
She was a grand dame who lived a grand life.
Beauty, glamour, love, men, food, alcohol, friends, causes . everything was done in a big, theatrical, first-class-or-bust kind of way.
That was Elizabth Taylor
Her motto, she once told TV Guide : “The more, the better.”
Larger-than-life to the end, Taylor died today of congestive heart failure. She was 79.
“All her children were with her,” publicist Sally Morrison said.
From USA Today:
She was a grand dame who lived a grand life.
Beauty, glamour, love, men, food, alcohol, friends, causes . everything was done in a big, theatrical, first-class-or-bust kind of way.
That was Elizabth Taylor
Her motto, she once told TV Guide : “The more, the better.”
Larger-than-life to the end, Taylor died today of congestive heart failure. She was 79.
“All her children were with her,” publicist Sally Morrison said.
- 3/23/2011
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood icon and Oscar-winner who was practically born in the spotlight, died Wednesday morning. She was 79. "She was surrounded by her children - Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. In addition to her children, Taylor is survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. On Feb. 11, it was announced that she had been in taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles earlier that week for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, and around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, she "peacefully died there," according to her publicist. "Though...
- 3/23/2011
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79. The actress died of congestive heart failure in the early hours of this morning. Taylor's publicist Sally Morrison said in a statement: "She was surrounded by her children - Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton." Her son Michael added: "My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humour 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." He continued: "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 (more)...
- 3/23/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
This is absolutely tragic! Elizabeth Taylor died today at age 79, reports ABC. According to "Good Morning America," Taylor died early Wednesday morning. She's been hospitalized for a while at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In Photos: Elizabeth Taylor Throughout the Years She reportedly died of congestive heart failure. "She was surrounded by her children- Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton," Taylor's publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. Her son Michael Wilding released a statement, saying: “My mother was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest, with great passion, humour...
- 3/23/2011
- Hollyscoop.com
Dame Elizabeth Taylor is continuing to make promising progress as she recovers in hospital from a heart condition, with her representative insisting the veteran actress is in "good spirits".
The "Cleopatra" star was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure earlier this month and tabloid reports have suggested she's close to death. But Taylor's spokesperson, Sally Morrison, insists doctors are "encouraged" by her progress.
Morrison has announced the actress will remain under doctors' care "for a while" because of her history of health issues. The 78 year old has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009. But the rep has moved to dismiss any speculation Taylor is being kept in hospital because she has suffered a heart attack or stroke - and denied she has undergone any kind of heart surgery.
The publicist says, "Elizabeth Taylor's doctors continue to be encouraged by her progress.
The "Cleopatra" star was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure earlier this month and tabloid reports have suggested she's close to death. But Taylor's spokesperson, Sally Morrison, insists doctors are "encouraged" by her progress.
Morrison has announced the actress will remain under doctors' care "for a while" because of her history of health issues. The 78 year old has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009. But the rep has moved to dismiss any speculation Taylor is being kept in hospital because she has suffered a heart attack or stroke - and denied she has undergone any kind of heart surgery.
The publicist says, "Elizabeth Taylor's doctors continue to be encouraged by her progress.
- 2/25/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Dame Elizabeth Taylor is continuing to make promising progress as she recovers in hospital from a heart condition, with her representative insisting the veteran actress is in "good spirits".
The Cleopatra star was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure earlier this month and tabloid reports have suggested she's close to death.
But Taylor's spokesperson, Sally Morrison, insists doctors are "encouraged" by her progress.
Morrison has announced the actress will remain under doctors' care "for a while" because of her history of health issues. The 78 year old has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
But the rep has moved to dismiss any speculation Taylor is being kept in hospital because she has suffered a heart attack or stroke - and denied she has undergone any kind of heart surgery.
The publicist says, "Elizabeth Taylor's doctors continue to be encouraged by her progress... She is in good spirits and continues to feel stronger every day."...
The Cleopatra star was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure earlier this month and tabloid reports have suggested she's close to death.
But Taylor's spokesperson, Sally Morrison, insists doctors are "encouraged" by her progress.
Morrison has announced the actress will remain under doctors' care "for a while" because of her history of health issues. The 78 year old has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
But the rep has moved to dismiss any speculation Taylor is being kept in hospital because she has suffered a heart attack or stroke - and denied she has undergone any kind of heart surgery.
The publicist says, "Elizabeth Taylor's doctors continue to be encouraged by her progress... She is in good spirits and continues to feel stronger every day."...
- 2/24/2011
- WENN
Dame Elizabeth Taylor's publicist has urged fans not to worry about the screen legend's wellbeing, insisting her condition is improving and doctors are "gratified by her progress".
The Cleopatra icon was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last week to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Her spokesperson, Sally Morrison, announced on Sunday that the star would have to remain in hospital "for a while" because of her history of health issues - Taylor has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
And in an update on Tuesday, Morrison insisted the actress is making slow progress, and told fans their idol was in good hands.
The rep says, "Since being admitted there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has had visits from family and close friends.
"Her medical team is gratified by her progress to date, and it is hoped and expected that this will continue over the next few days. For now, she will remain under their care in the hospital for continued monitoring.
"Friends and fans around the world should be reassured that Elizabeth Taylor is in good hands and receiving the best possible care from her skilled and dedicated doctors and nurses."...
The Cleopatra icon was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last week to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Her spokesperson, Sally Morrison, announced on Sunday that the star would have to remain in hospital "for a while" because of her history of health issues - Taylor has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
And in an update on Tuesday, Morrison insisted the actress is making slow progress, and told fans their idol was in good hands.
The rep says, "Since being admitted there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has had visits from family and close friends.
"Her medical team is gratified by her progress to date, and it is hoped and expected that this will continue over the next few days. For now, she will remain under their care in the hospital for continued monitoring.
"Friends and fans around the world should be reassured that Elizabeth Taylor is in good hands and receiving the best possible care from her skilled and dedicated doctors and nurses."...
- 2/16/2011
- WENN
Elizabeth Taylor's condition is "improving". The legendary actress was admitted to hospital last week suffering with heart problems, and although she is staying under medical supervision, she has been able to accept visitors and experts are "gratified" at her progress.
"Since being admitted there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has visits from family and close friends," a statement from her representatives read. "Her medical team is gratified by her progress to date, and it is hoped and expected that this will continue over the next few days. For now, she will remain under their care in the hospital for continued monitoring."
Spokesperson Sally Morrison also confirmed the 78-year-old screen star, who underwent heart surgery in October 2009, did not have a heart attack. She told People magazine, "She is sleeping and resting a lot, which she really needs to recover her strength. Due...
"Since being admitted there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has visits from family and close friends," a statement from her representatives read. "Her medical team is gratified by her progress to date, and it is hoped and expected that this will continue over the next few days. For now, she will remain under their care in the hospital for continued monitoring."
Spokesperson Sally Morrison also confirmed the 78-year-old screen star, who underwent heart surgery in October 2009, did not have a heart attack. She told People magazine, "She is sleeping and resting a lot, which she really needs to recover her strength. Due...
- 2/16/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Heart trouble is keeping Elizabeth Taylor hospitalized in Los Angeles, but her publicist says the 78-year-old actress is Ok and has been visiting with family and friends.
Taylor publicist Sally Morrison said Tuesday that the "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" Oscar winner is comfortable at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Taylor was taken there last week to be treated for symptoms of congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed in November 2004.
Morrison describes Taylor as stable, saying she will likely remain hospitalized a few more days. The publicist says doctors want to continue running tests and "be really, really sure before they let her go."...
Taylor publicist Sally Morrison said Tuesday that the "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" Oscar winner is comfortable at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Taylor was taken there last week to be treated for symptoms of congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed in November 2004.
Morrison describes Taylor as stable, saying she will likely remain hospitalized a few more days. The publicist says doctors want to continue running tests and "be really, really sure before they let her go."...
- 2/15/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Elizabeth Taylor is likely to spend another few days in a Los Angeles hospital while being treated for congestive heart failure, a spokeswoman for the Oscar-winning actress said Sunday.
Sally Morrison said Taylor was resting comfortably and had been receiving family and friends in her room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
"She had a pretty good day Saturday, and a good night," Morrison said.
The 78-year-old Taylor was admitted late last week and is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed she had back in November 2004.
Morrison didn't know exactly how long Taylor would be in the hospital but said if past treatments are any indication it could be for several more days.
Sally Morrison said Taylor was resting comfortably and had been receiving family and friends in her room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
"She had a pretty good day Saturday, and a good night," Morrison said.
The 78-year-old Taylor was admitted late last week and is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed she had back in November 2004.
Morrison didn't know exactly how long Taylor would be in the hospital but said if past treatments are any indication it could be for several more days.
- 2/14/2011
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
We’re sending out a big collective get well soon message to Elizabeth Taylor, who is in hospital for a congestive heart condition. She is currently being treated for the disease at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and no one is exactly sure how long she’s going to be in there. We’re guessing she’ll be released when she shows signs of improvement.
Taylor was diagnosed with the heart condition back in 2004, and had to undergo surgery two years ago, which along with suffering from spinal fractures, a benign brain tumor, two rounds of very bad pneumonia and scoliosis, was another bout of really bad health for the legendary actress. She’s had to use a wheelchair in public for a while now, but look at her, she’s still got that spark! Her rep Sally Morrison has stated, “This issue is being addressed. She is currently being kept in hospital for monitoring.
Taylor was diagnosed with the heart condition back in 2004, and had to undergo surgery two years ago, which along with suffering from spinal fractures, a benign brain tumor, two rounds of very bad pneumonia and scoliosis, was another bout of really bad health for the legendary actress. She’s had to use a wheelchair in public for a while now, but look at her, she’s still got that spark! Her rep Sally Morrison has stated, “This issue is being addressed. She is currently being kept in hospital for monitoring.
- 2/14/2011
- by Ambika Muttoo
- TheFabLife - Movies
Dame Elizabeth Taylor faces an extended stay in hospital after doctors determined she should remain under their care "for a while" because of her history of health problems.
The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof legend was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure. The star has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
Taylor is resting and in good spirits in a private room at the facility - but her representative reveals she will remain under physicians' care until they're sure she can be discharged.
Her publicist Sally Morrison says in a statement, "She had a pretty good day Saturday, and a good night. At this stage, with her history, they're going to want to keep her in for a while just to make sure they've fixed what they needed to fix."
The Oscar winner was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2004, just one of a long list of health issues which have blighted the star.
The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof legend was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure. The star has had ongoing problems with her heart, even undergoing surgery in 2009.
Taylor is resting and in good spirits in a private room at the facility - but her representative reveals she will remain under physicians' care until they're sure she can be discharged.
Her publicist Sally Morrison says in a statement, "She had a pretty good day Saturday, and a good night. At this stage, with her history, they're going to want to keep her in for a while just to make sure they've fixed what they needed to fix."
The Oscar winner was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2004, just one of a long list of health issues which have blighted the star.
- 2/14/2011
- WENN
Elizabeth Taylor is set to stay in hospital for the next few days. The 78-year-old actress was admitted to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last week for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure and while she is responding well to treatment, doctors are keen to keep her under observation for a short time.
"She had a pretty good day Saturday [February 12], and a good night," her spokeswoman Sally Morrison said. "At this stage, with her history, they're going to want to keep her in for a while just to make sure they've fixed what they needed to fix."
The screen icon has a long history of medical problems, as well as congestive heart failure she has overcome two bouts of pneumonia, a respiratory infection and a benign brain tumor which she had removed in 1997. In recent years, she has had to use a wheelchair when out in public.
Oscar winner Elizabeth,...
"She had a pretty good day Saturday [February 12], and a good night," her spokeswoman Sally Morrison said. "At this stage, with her history, they're going to want to keep her in for a while just to make sure they've fixed what they needed to fix."
The screen icon has a long history of medical problems, as well as congestive heart failure she has overcome two bouts of pneumonia, a respiratory infection and a benign brain tumor which she had removed in 1997. In recent years, she has had to use a wheelchair when out in public.
Oscar winner Elizabeth,...
- 2/14/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for treatment of congestive heart failure.Her spokeswoman, Sally Morrison, said Friday that the Oscar-winning actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center within the past couple of days.The 78-year-old Taylor is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she's suffered from for several years.Morrison said it's unknown how long she might be in the hospital. She added that Taylor's family appreciated the support from fans, but asked for privacy to allow the medical team space to do its work.
- 2/12/2011
- PalZoo
Dame Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalised earlier this week (beg07Feb11) with symptoms of congestive heart failure.
The veteran actress was due to pick up an award at an HIV/Aids gala in New York on Wednesday, but she missed the event and Sir Elton John collected the prize on her behalf.
Taylor, who has a long history of health problems, was taken into Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday, according to her spokesperson.
Representative Sally Morrison reveals the 78-year-old star is being treated for the "ongoing" health problem, but it is unclear how long she will stay in the facility for.
A statement released to Access Hollywood reads, "Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized earlier this week when she was taken to Cedars-Sinai suffering from symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, an ongoing condition. This issue is being addressed. She is currently being kept in the hospital for monitoring.
"Her family and close friends are appreciative of the warm support and interest of her loyal fans but have asked that people respect her privacy and allow her medical team the time and space to focus on restoring her back to health."
Taylor underwent heart surgery in 2009.
The veteran actress was due to pick up an award at an HIV/Aids gala in New York on Wednesday, but she missed the event and Sir Elton John collected the prize on her behalf.
Taylor, who has a long history of health problems, was taken into Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday, according to her spokesperson.
Representative Sally Morrison reveals the 78-year-old star is being treated for the "ongoing" health problem, but it is unclear how long she will stay in the facility for.
A statement released to Access Hollywood reads, "Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized earlier this week when she was taken to Cedars-Sinai suffering from symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, an ongoing condition. This issue is being addressed. She is currently being kept in the hospital for monitoring.
"Her family and close friends are appreciative of the warm support and interest of her loyal fans but have asked that people respect her privacy and allow her medical team the time and space to focus on restoring her back to health."
Taylor underwent heart surgery in 2009.
- 2/12/2011
- WENN
Los Angeles (AP) — Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for treatment of congestive heart failure. Her spokeswoman, Sally Morrison, said Friday that the Oscar-winning actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center within the past couple of days. The 78-year-old Taylor is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed she had back in November 2004. Morrison said it's unknown how long she might be in the hospital. She added that Taylor's family appreciated the support from fans, but asked for privacy to allow the medical team space to do its work. Taylor had been scheduled to...
- 2/12/2011
- by Christy Lemiere (AP)
- Hitfix
Screen legend and two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor, who commanded nearly as much attention for her tumultuous love life and work against HIV/AIDS as for her classic films, has died. She was 79. She died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks, publicist Sally Morrison told The Associated Press. See slideshow: Elizabeth Taylor, A Life in Pictures "She was surrounded by her children: Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton," Morrison said in a statement to ABC News. In...
- 2/12/2011
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
The reason why Elizabeth Taylor didn't attend the February 9 amfAR gala, where she was feted for her longstanding AIDS charity work, is because she is currently hospitalized. The Hollywood vet is now treated at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for congestive heart failure, which is described as "an ongoing condition."
Her spokeswoman Sally Morrison issued a statement regarding her absence at the Wednesday event, "Ms. Taylor was hoping to attend the 25th Anniversary event of AmFAR last night [Wednesday] where she was honored by the organization. Unfortunately, the combination of the unstable weather conditions and the fact that she was feeling under the weather forced her to make the decision not to travel."
"It seems that the combination of her non attendance last night, combined with the fact she was photographed last week leaving her dentist's office in a wheelchair, has caused a lot of negative speculation," Sally continued the explanation...
Her spokeswoman Sally Morrison issued a statement regarding her absence at the Wednesday event, "Ms. Taylor was hoping to attend the 25th Anniversary event of AmFAR last night [Wednesday] where she was honored by the organization. Unfortunately, the combination of the unstable weather conditions and the fact that she was feeling under the weather forced her to make the decision not to travel."
"It seems that the combination of her non attendance last night, combined with the fact she was photographed last week leaving her dentist's office in a wheelchair, has caused a lot of negative speculation," Sally continued the explanation...
- 2/12/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Los Angeles — Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for treatment of congestive heart failure.
Her spokeswoman, Sally Morrison, said Friday that the Oscar-winning actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center within the past couple of days.
The 78-year-old Taylor is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed she had back in November 2004.
Morrison said it's unknown how long she might be in the hospital. She added that Taylor's family appreciated the support from fans, but asked for privacy to allow the medical team space to do its work.
Taylor had been scheduled to attend an amfAR benefit gala Wednesday night in New York, where she was to receive an award alongside President Bill Clinton and designer Diane von Furstenberg, celebrating their dedication to AIDS research.
But she missed the event, so Elton John accepted the honor on her behalf and passed along a message from...
Her spokeswoman, Sally Morrison, said Friday that the Oscar-winning actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center within the past couple of days.
The 78-year-old Taylor is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed she had back in November 2004.
Morrison said it's unknown how long she might be in the hospital. She added that Taylor's family appreciated the support from fans, but asked for privacy to allow the medical team space to do its work.
Taylor had been scheduled to attend an amfAR benefit gala Wednesday night in New York, where she was to receive an award alongside President Bill Clinton and designer Diane von Furstenberg, celebrating their dedication to AIDS research.
But she missed the event, so Elton John accepted the honor on her behalf and passed along a message from...
- 2/12/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Elizabeth Taylor, 78-year-old Oscar-winning actress, has been hospitalized for treatment of her cardiac condition, congestive heart failure, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, her spokeswoman Sally Morrison said Friday (Feb. 11).
Taylor disclosed suffering from congestive heart failure in 2004 and Morrison says it is not known at this time how long Taylor may be in the hospital.
The AP reports that Taylor was supposed to attend an amfAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) gala Wednesday night in New York City, where she was scheduled to recieve an award for her dedication to AIDS research.
Since she was not in attendance, Sir Elton John accepted on her behalf and passed along a message: "I am there in spirit and I join you in saluting my fellow honorees and all these extraordinary leaders. I am inspired by their example, exhilarated by their vision, and encouraged by their compassion and love. And I love them in return.
Taylor disclosed suffering from congestive heart failure in 2004 and Morrison says it is not known at this time how long Taylor may be in the hospital.
The AP reports that Taylor was supposed to attend an amfAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) gala Wednesday night in New York City, where she was scheduled to recieve an award for her dedication to AIDS research.
Since she was not in attendance, Sir Elton John accepted on her behalf and passed along a message: "I am there in spirit and I join you in saluting my fellow honorees and all these extraordinary leaders. I am inspired by their example, exhilarated by their vision, and encouraged by their compassion and love. And I love them in return.
- 2/12/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for treatment of congestive heart failure. Her spokeswoman, Sally Morrison, said Friday that the Oscar-winning actress was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center within the past couple of days. Morrison said it's unknown how long she might be in the hospital. Taylor had been scheduled to attend an amfAR benefit gala Wednesday night in New York. Read more at the Associated Press Related Articles: Elizabeth Taylor Says Heart Surgery...
- 2/12/2011
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital to treat congestive heart failure, the latest in a long history of serious medical problems. Taylor, 78, was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center earlier this week for what her publicist said on Friday was "an ongoing condition." "Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized earlier this week ... suffering from symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, an ongoing condition. This issue is being addressed ... She is currently being kept in the hospital for monitoring," Sally Morrison said in a statement Taylor, a double Oscar winner famous for her eight marriages -- twice to actor Richard Burton -- underwent heart surgery in 2009 to replace a leaky valve. She announced in 2004 that she had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure -- a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to other organs. "Her family and close friends are appreciative of the warm support...
- 2/11/2011
- Filmicafe
Naomi Campbell may not want anything to do with the "blood diamond" scandal, but because her name has already been associated with it, she may lose potential modeling contracts from the jewelry industry. According to the trade organization Diamond Information Center, no company wants to be associated with the scandal.
Sally Morrison, director of the organization, said that even if the 40-year-old model genuinely had no idea about the significance of the "dirty-looking pebbles" the men of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor purportedly gave her, her name is already linked to the gems.
Last week, Campbell told the court at the war crimes trial against Taylor that men she didn't know handed her "dirty-looking" stones after a dinner in South Africa.
And while Campbell originally did not want to give testimony about the blood diamonds, Morrison said that it could damage her marketability to jewelry firms.
Sally Morrison, director of the organization, said that even if the 40-year-old model genuinely had no idea about the significance of the "dirty-looking pebbles" the men of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor purportedly gave her, her name is already linked to the gems.
Last week, Campbell told the court at the war crimes trial against Taylor that men she didn't know handed her "dirty-looking" stones after a dinner in South Africa.
And while Campbell originally did not want to give testimony about the blood diamonds, Morrison said that it could damage her marketability to jewelry firms.
- 8/12/2010
- icelebz.com
Adorable duo Carey Mulligan and Shia Labeouf may be puckering up in public, but she told me she won't be walking the red carpet with him on Sunday at the Oscars. So who will she take along on her big night? "My mom, my dad and my brother," she said today at a luncheon for her hosted by Sally Morrison and the Diamond Information Center. Her An Education costar, Peter Sarsgaard, also hit the Chateau Marmont to fete Carey and shared what advice he's given the Oscar nominee on how to handle the whirlwind of red carpet events... "Don't drink a lot...not just the night before, but in between events, because you're going to drink a lot after each...
- 3/6/2010
- E! Online
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