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Celebrity spotlight: Elizabeth Taylor: March 23, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor, two-time Oscar winner shown in a 1950s photograph
Elizabeth Taylor, two-time Oscar winner shown in a 1950s photograph
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FILE - This 1961 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor in the film "Butterfield 8" in 1961. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT106
FILE - This 1961 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor in the film "Butterfield 8" in 1961. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT106
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FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor speaks during the 26th Annual Macy's Passport to Fashion gala in Santa Monica, Calif. Elizabeth Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, according to her spokeswoman, Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) ORG XMIT: NY107
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor speaks during the 26th Annual Macy's Passport to Fashion gala in Santa Monica, Calif. Elizabeth Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, according to her spokeswoman, Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) ORG XMIT: NY107
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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 1998 file photo, actress Elizabeth Taylor arrives with pop singer Michael Jackson at the Pantages Theater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles for a birthday celebration for Taylor. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) ORG XMIT: NYET720
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 1998 file photo, actress Elizabeth Taylor arrives with pop singer Michael Jackson at the Pantages Theater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles for a birthday celebration for Taylor. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) ORG XMIT: NYET720
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FILE- This Nov. 15, 1969 file photo shows Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor as they arrive at Hotel Hermitage for the Scorpion-Ball in Monaco. Princess Grace of Monaco invited the couple along with other guests for the celebration of her 40th birthday. Taylor is wearing the 69-carat diamond which is now known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond. Taylor died Wednesday at age 79 of congestive heart failure. (AP Photo/Mae, FILE) ORG XMIT: NYLS204
FILE- This Nov. 15, 1969 file photo shows Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor as they arrive at Hotel Hermitage for the Scorpion-Ball in Monaco. Princess Grace of Monaco invited the couple along with other guests for the celebration of her 40th birthday. Taylor is wearing the 69-carat diamond which is now known as the Taylor-Burton Diamond. Taylor died Wednesday at age 79 of congestive heart failure. (AP Photo/Mae, FILE) ORG XMIT: NYLS204
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FILE- This Sept. 11, 1991 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor as she holds a $100,000 special edition of her new White Diamonds fragrance at a news conference in New York. The one-of-a-kind handblown pear-shaped bottle features an 18-karat gold stopper and flowing ribbons set with 403 pave diamonds totaling 17.16 carats. White Diamonds, a follow-up to 1980s-era Passion and one of the original celebrity perfumes, has been a beauty-counter bestseller for 20 years. Taylor died Wednesday at age 79 of congestive heart failure. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FILE) ORG XMIT: NYLS203\
FILE- This Sept. 11, 1991 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor as she holds a $100,000 special edition of her new White Diamonds fragrance at a news conference in New York. The one-of-a-kind handblown pear-shaped bottle features an 18-karat gold stopper and flowing ribbons set with 403 pave diamonds totaling 17.16 carats. White Diamonds, a follow-up to 1980s-era Passion and one of the original celebrity perfumes, has been a beauty-counter bestseller for 20 years. Taylor died Wednesday at age 79 of congestive heart failure. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FILE) ORG XMIT: NYLS203\
The Oklahoman
In this June 19,1958 photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds are at the opening of Eddie Fisher%u2019s show at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Publicist Sally Morrison says Taylor died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau) NO SALES ORG XMIT: NYLT127
In this June 19,1958 photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds are at the opening of Eddie Fisher%u2019s show at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Publicist Sally Morrison says Taylor died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau) NO SALES ORG XMIT: NYLT127
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FILE - Actress Elizabeth Taylor poses as Queen Cleopatra in this photo from Joseph L. Mankiewiez' 1963 film, "Cleopatra". 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 old-fashioned movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: TOK130
FILE - Actress Elizabeth Taylor poses as Queen Cleopatra in this photo from Joseph L. Mankiewiez' 1963 film, "Cleopatra". 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 old-fashioned movie stars and a template for the modern celebrity, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: TOK130
The Oklahoman
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2007 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor arrives at Paramount Studios in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles to give a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney's play "Love Letters" for the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, File) ORG XMIT: NYLT124
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2007 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor arrives at Paramount Studios in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles to give a benefit performance of A.R. Gurney's play "Love Letters" for the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, File) ORG XMIT: NYLT124
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FILE - This Feb. 16, 1997 file photo shows Elizabeth Taylor arriving with Michael Jackson at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles for her birthday celebration. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) ORG XMIT: NYLT125
FILE - This Feb. 16, 1997 file photo shows Elizabeth Taylor arriving with Michael Jackson at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles for her birthday celebration. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) ORG XMIT: NYLT125
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FILE - In a Sept. 22, 1951 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor is shown at the premiere of "The Lady with the Lamp" at the Warner Theater in London. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT117
FILE - In a Sept. 22, 1951 file photo, Elizabeth Taylor is shown at the premiere of "The Lady with the Lamp" at the Warner Theater in London. Publicist Sally Morrison says the actress died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT117
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FILE - This Jan. 30, 1977 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, former secretary of the U.S. Navy John Warner, at the 42nd New York Film Critics Circle Awards dinner in New York. Publicist Sally Morrison says Taylor died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT116
FILE - This Jan. 30, 1977 file photo shows actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, former secretary of the U.S. Navy John Warner, at the 42nd New York Film Critics Circle Awards dinner in New York. Publicist Sally Morrison says Taylor died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NYLT116
The Oklahoman
A man places flowers at Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS106
A man places flowers at Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS106
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Fans and journalists crowd around Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS105
Fans and journalists crowd around Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS105
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Flowers and a portrait adorn Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS102
Flowers and a portrait adorn Elizabeth Taylor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Taylor died early Wednesday of congestive heart failure at the age of 79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ORG XMIT: CARS102
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