Liz Taylor has had numerous health problems, the latest of which has been a serious bout with pneumonia. The National Enquirer is reporting that the legendary actress was in the hospital being treated for the condition when she suffered congestive heart failure and was placed on life support to help her breathe. The situation was so serious, her close friends and family were called to be at her side in the event that she didn’t make it through the night.
Elizabeth Taylor was put on a life support machine after suffering congestive heart failure, it was reported this evening.
The 76-year-old’s condition was said to have deteriorated after she was initially diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
Her children were at her bedside and doctors warned she might not survive, said the U.S. publication National Enquirer.
But the following day she improved and the dual Oscar winner was breathing without medical help last night.
A source said: ‘The doctors thought they were going to lose her. She’s still very sick, but she’s past the crisis.’
The actress, a mother of three who adopted a fourth child with Richard Burton, was taken to hospital on July 15 when flu turned into pneumonia.
[From The National Enquirer via The Daily Mail]
Taylor’s list of health problems is quite lengthy- everything from back problems to to diabetes and osteoporosis, which is why you often see her in a wheelchair these days. Hopefully she is not in too much pain. It is incredibly horrifying to watch an older family member slowly deteriorate the way Liz has. Sometimes you can’t help but wish they would pass away, in their sleep, rather than being shuttled back and forth to the hospital every other week, subjected to a new, even worse ailment. However, Liz has been seen out and about this year, and she seems as though her mind and spirit are still vital. Get well, Liz!
Liz Taylor is shown out in West Hollywood on 3/20/08 with her dog. Credit: PER/Fame Pictures
I hope she recovers soon. The last couple of decades have been really hard on her health. But all the stories I’ve heard about her make her seem very kind, particularly to people who aren’t in a position to help her. That’s rare in life and even more rare in Hollywood, it seems.
She was the Angelina Jolie of her generation.
Great beauty – check. Lures husband away from America’s Sweetheart -check. Adopts child in media spotlight – check. Conversion from wild child to acts of charity – check.
Oh boy! Elizabeth needs all the divine help she can get at this point in time!
CandyKay, that is spot-on, mate.
Best wishes to Ms. Taylor.
She reminds me of my mom, who sadly passed away about 5 years ago. But I remember growing up and my mom watching Elizabeth Taylor movies and I always thought Liz was so regal. Most of today’s actresses don’t hold a candle to her.
And MSat, there is almost nothing worse than watching a parent die a slow death. You really do wish for the end to just come, so they don’t suffer anymore.
Here’s to her being around and in good health for a long time to come.
Wow, the last post by Cari makes me realize why I have such an affinity for the fans of Celebitchy. I’ve been through the ringer. Parents dying a slow death, suicides…you name it.
That is why I love & identify w/Liz so much, too. She really is a beauty. No nose jobs here. I hope the next generation in Hollywood resemble her in many ways. A strong woman. The dark hair & blue eye combination is so rare & exquisite. I could never be bored looking at her face & the light that eminates from those eyes.
Cari, I am sorry for your loss.
I lost my Mother a year ago, but she went fast and didn’t suffer long.
We used to tell her how much she looked like Liz Taylor. She would joke back and say; Wait, the young Liz or the old Liz? 😉
Nan, she was famous for her violet eyes, I agree though, beautiful combo.
Well played, CandyKay. The only thing missing for the true side-by-side comparison is La Jolie’s conversion to Judaism. And the big honking diamonds.
I’m not anti-Semitic or anything, but I’d rather have the rocks.