Long Live the Dame: Fly Away Liz Taylor

Even though I am a young college student I love some the actors from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood as many people would like to call it and one woman that I enjoyed watching on film was Elizabeth Taylor also known as "The Dame" I even own a bottle of her fragrance White Diamonds. If you don't know who Elizabeth Taylor is you must live under a rock.

Born Dame Rosemonde Elizabeth Taylor on February 23, 1942 but often referred to as Liz Taylor she was an British actress. She began her acting career as a child star unlike most child stars she was able to successfully transition into adult roles. Her film credits include the following The Big Hangover, Father of the Bride, A Place In the Sun, and Cleopatra lavish adaption about the Egyptian who was really what we know as bi-racial.

Why We Loved Her? She became known for acting talent, glamour, and beauty. As well as her interesting and sometimes scandalous love life.  I will say she did have an affair with Eddie Fisher her former best friends husband and that was not right but other than that she is cool in my book. There are few things I loved and admired about her was the kindness she displayed to others. Taylor was a strong advocate and supporter against the fight for HIV and AIDS, supported the gay community, Protested the Iraq war, and remained loyal to Micheal Jackson until his untimely death in 2009.

She is survived by her four children who were at her side on her death bed in the hospital as well as her 1o grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The two-time Academy Award Winning actress and social activist will be loved and greatly missed.