Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of the 20th Century's biggest movie stars, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
The double Oscar-winning actress had a long history of ill health and was being treated for symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Her four children were with her when she died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, her publicist said.
In a statement, her son Michael Wilding called her "an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest".
"We know, quite simply, that the world is a better place for Mom having lived in it," he continued.
"Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts."
More reports and full touching obituary can be found here BBC News - Screen icon Dame Elizabeth Taylor dies
Some of the many tributes paid to this great star include -
Sir Michael Caine, actor
So sad to hear about my beautiful friend Elizabeth Taylor.
We made a movie together many years ago and became friends. I got to know a beautiful woman, a wonderful actress and a great human being.
Like so many others i will miss her very much.
Michael Caine appeared with Taylor in the 1972 film X, Y and Zee.
Angela Lansbury, actress
I am deeply saddened that Elizabeth has passed away and send my love and sympathy to her family.
Elizabeth and I began our careers about the same time at MGM.
Throughout her tumultuous life, she will be remembered for some unique and memorable work.
And she will be ever remembered and appreciated for her forthright support of Amfar (American Foundation for Aids Research).
Angela Lansbury appeared with Taylor in 1980 film The Mirror Crack'd.
Steve Martin, actor
I met Elizabeth Taylor several times. She was witty and self-deprecating, which I found surprising and delightful. She loved to laugh.
Mike Nichols, director
The shock of Elizabeth was not only her beauty, it was her generosity.
Her giant laugh, her vitality, whether tackling a complex scene on film or where we would all have dinner until dawn.
She is singular and indelible on film and in our hearts.
Mike Nichols directed Taylor's 1966 film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Sir Elton John, singer
We have just lost a Hollywood giant. More importantly, we have lost an incredible human being.
Michael Winner, director
Elizabeth Taylor was the last of the great glamour stars. She was the longest-running soap opera in history, and represented all the allure and tragedy that attracts people to Hollywood.
In her day, if you were on the screen and glamorous, you did not let your fans down, and you looked good even when you went to the shops. She will be dreadfully missed.
Joan Collins, actress
I am so terribly sad about the death of Elizabeth Taylor. Although everyone here in Hollywood knew that her end was near we are all shocked.
She was the last of the true Hollywood icons, a great beauty, a great actress and continually fascinating to the world throughout her tumultuous life and career.
There will never be another star who will come close to her luminosity and generosity, particularly in her fight against Aids.
She will be missed.
Joan Collins appeared with Taylor in the 2001 TV film These Old Broads.
Larry King, broadcaster
Elizabeth Taylor was a great friend, a great star and one gutsy woman.
She was so special. You won't see the likes of her again.
Barry Norman, film critic
She was an extremely nice woman and wore her great fame very lightly. She certainly did not swagger about.
She was actually not at all a bad actress. In films like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? she was extremely good.
Dame Diana Rigg, actress
Elizabeth Taylor was the most beautiful woman I have ever clapped eyes on. A really sweet woman - utterly unmalign.
Diana Rigg appeared with Taylor in the 1997 film A Little Night Music.
George Michael, singer
Such a sad day, Elizabeth Taylor was the last of the Hollywood greats, and a fantastically charming woman.
She was also the only person I've ever met that had violet eyes. They were genuinely violet. So beautiful.
She also did a great deal in the last 25 yrs to help the world deal with the HIV epidemic. I am proud to have known her if only a little.
Kirstie Alley, actress
Elizabeth... thank you for the lessons you taught me about life... suffering and joy... you are the brightest star in the universe... Eternal love.
Kirstie Alley appeared with Taylor in the 1985 TV mini-series North and South.
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