Obituaries

Elizabeth Taylor 15 Minutes Late to Own Funeral, By Request

The iconic Hollywood star died Wednesday at the age of 79.

Elizabeth Taylor was 15 minutes late to her own funeral Thursday by her request. 

The star of "Cleopatra" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" died Wednesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles surrounded by her four children after a long battle with congestive heart failure, her spokeswoman said. 

She was 79-years-old. The tribute video showcases her beauty and grace.

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