Elizabeth Taylor Shines On

Iris Yirei Hu

2/24/2011

One of the most revered actresses of all time, Elizabeth Taylor passed away today due to congestive heart failure at the age of 79. Her award-winning films include Cleopatra, A Place in the Sun, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Her beauty, unmatchable talent, and impeccable taste have made her an influential Hollywood icon. Gracious by nature, she also engaged in philanthropic work as an avid AIDS activist. Taylor is a true Hollywood star whose legacy will never fade.