Elizabeth Taylor Dies At Age 79

 Hollywood icon, Elizabeth Taylor passed away earlier this morning.  The Oscar winning star had been hospitalized for a few weeks for congestive heart failure and sadly lost her battle. Known not only for her incredible talent, but she was also a pioneering AIDS activist. She will be dearly missed. Hollywood is reacting to her death.

Larry King: "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…"

Steve Martin "I met Elizabeth Taylor several times. She was witty and self-deprecating, which I found surprising and delightful. She loved to laugh."

 Kylie Minouge "RIP Dame Elizabeth Taylor…Like a pure white diamond you'll shine on and on and on."

Kim Kardashian just recently sat down with Elizabeth for an interview for Harper's Baazar. She says that Elizabeth is her fashion icon. She tweeted this a few minutes ago.

 [photo credit: Harper's Baazar]

 Kim Kardashian: "I am so saddened about the passing of Elizabeth Taylor! She will always be my idol!"

 Her sisters Khloe and Kourtney also expressed their sadness via Twitter.

Khloe Kardashian-Odom:"RIP tothe glamour goddess Elizabeth Taylor. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for the memories."

Kourtney Kardashian: "A legendary woman has left us today. The world will not be the same without her beauty, glamour, generosity and gift of giving."