She was an undeniable film icon. A Hollywood legend. A dedicated businesswoman. A humanitarian and AIDS advocate. Arguably one of the most beautiful women to grace this earth.
And, even if you were not of her generation, or have never seen one of her many movies, you probably know her name.
But on Wednesday, March 23, the legendary Elizabeth Taylor passed away.
Known for her acting career, starring in such celebrated films as
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,
Cleopatra, and
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth, or “Liz” as many knew her, was NOT known for her good health. In fact, next to her lustrous history in film and her numerous marriages and subsequent divorces, Taylor was likely most known for her countless hospital visits and treatments.
In her 79 years, Taylor underwent at least 20 major operations, including back surgery, a hysterectomy, appendectomy, hip replacements, and even surgery to remove a brain tumor.
In 1960, Taylor suffered from a “mystery ailment” eventually diagnosed as meningism, a non-life threatening illness marked by irritation of the membranes covering the brain. She recovered after an abscessed tooth that had contributed to the condition was removed.
In 1961 she came down with a severe bout of
pneumonia, and was even pronounced dead - twice. She underwent a tracheotomy, in which an incision was cut into her windpipe...
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