I never really followed her, and I don't know if anyone really cares, but I know she was a golden icon in the movie world, and I've heard that she was an avid activist in the fight against AIDS. She was also richer than she could probably handle, yet a general good-person (I think). Sad to see more "legendary" talent pass away (And I know about Japan which is more tragic than this will ever be...).
Taylor, 79, died of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for about six weeks.
Here is the full article:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110323/ap_ ... bit_taylor
R.I.P.