Elizabeth Taylor Has Died

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.

The double Oscar-winning actress had a long history of ill health and was being being treated for symptoms of congestive heart failure the last few months.

Taylor is arguably one of the greatest stars of our time, and she has been quite invincible until now. She had been married to 7 men throughout her life: Conrad Hilton, Michael Wilding, Michael Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, John W Warner and Larry Fortensky. To top that off she was constantly dealing with health problems. Her health declined when she fell while filming her first hit film, 'National Velvet', which led to a lifetime of back problems. Then pneumonia almost killed her in 1961 and she also battled addictions to alcohol and painkillers.

In the 1990s, she had two hip replacements and another near-fatal bout of pneumonia and survived surgery for a benign brain tumour in 1997!! Then, her most recent ailment: in 2004, it was revealed that she was suffering from congestive heart failure, with symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath, and scoliosis, which twisted her spine.

It is believed that she passed away today from this latest health issue. But what a strong woman she has been throughout her life.

RIP Elizabeth Taylor <3

Elizabeth Taylor Hospitalized For Heart Failure

According to reports Elizabeth Taylor has been taken to hospital over symptoms caused by congestive heart failure.

The 78-year-old actress, who underwent heart surgery in October 2009, is currently being monitored in a hospital in California. Her rep said:

"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."

Hope she gets better soon!