Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress, has died of congestive heart failure in Los Angeles at the age of 79.

Taylor was born February 27, 1932, in London, the daughter of two wealthy American art dealers, Francis and Sara Taylor. Her mother was a former actress who had given up the career when she married, but encouraged her daughter in the pursuit. Taylor began her acting career in 1942 and reached international fame in 1944 for her role in "National Velvet". She later went to star in over 50 films and won two Academy Awards both for Best Actress.

Taylor's exceptional acting skills, beauty,...