Tributes Flood In for Elizabeth Taylor

TRIBUTES FLOOD IN FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Tributes have flooded in for the late Elizabeth Taylor in the wake of her death, with Elton John describing her as a ''Hollywood giant.''

The screen legend passed away at 1.28am on Wednesday morning (March 23, 2011) at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - where she had been receiving treatment for the last few weeks for congestive heart failure - surrounded by her four children, Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton.

Since the news, numerous stars who knew her, or admired her during her life have paid their respects.

Elton, 63, wrote on his twitter page: "We have just lost a Hollywood giant; more importantly, we have lost an incredible human being."

Whoopi Goldberg mourned the loss of her "diamond loving" friend on her Facebook page, thanking the "Cleopatra" star for helping her during her career.

She wrote: "Today my friend Elizabeth Taylor passed away. Oddly, we all knew this day was coming but still her passing took my breath away. She was a funny, loud, joke tellin', diamond loving, fantastic woman. She played a big role in shaping my life as Whoopi Goldberg. It really is the end of an era."

Michael Caine - who starred in the 1972 movie "Zee and Co" with Taylor - paid tribute to the person rather than the actress.

He tweeted: "So sad to hear about my beautiful friend Elizabeth Taylor she was a great human being."

The double-Oscar winning actress' representative has revealed her final moments were peaceful, and although her condition worsened at 6pm on Tuesday night (March 23, 2011) doctors had been positive about her illness.

The rep' said: "She died peacefully. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be."

As well as her four children, Taylor - who was married eight times to seven different men - is survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Russell Brand Wants to Crash Royal Wedding as Queen Elizabeth

RUSSELL BRAND WANTS TO CRASH ROYAL WEDDING AS QUEEN ELIZABETH
Russell Brand wants to crash the royal wedding disguised as Queen Elizabeth.

Although the madcap comedian hasn't been invited to the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 24, he plans to attend dressed as the 84-year-old British monarch.

He joked: "I'm not invited. I'm going anyway though. I'm going to dress up as the queen. I'm going to say [puts on female voice], 'Hallo, I'm the queen. Happy wedding day William and Kate. Do it baby, kiss, kiss.'"

The 35-year-old funnyman - who is married to Katy Perry - even went on to describe how he would eventually reveal himself to be a man in his bizarre fantasy scenario.

In a TV interview with "Access Hollywood," he added: "Then I'll lift my skirt and I'll have no underwear on and everyone will go, 'The Queen's willy!' Get your laughing gear round that."

It's not the first time Russell - who is from Essex, South East England - has revealed his interest in the royal family, with the "Arthur" once admitting during a radio interview that he would love a title.

He said: "I'd like to be royal. I sometimes think, 'I'd like to marry into the royals.' It would be fun wouldn't it to be a little bit royal? I think I'd fit right in there, they're a lovely bunch."

"I'd like an honorary princehood or dukedom, or some sort of recognition from the royals for what I've done for them over the years."

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Elizabeth Taylor Laid To Rest

ELIZABETH TAYLOR LAID TO REST
Elizabeth Taylor's funeral has taken place.

The 79-year-old screen legend - who died of congestive heart failure on Wednesday (March 23 ,2011) was laid to rest in a private Jewish ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in California this afternoon (March 24, 2011) shortly after 2pm local time.

Rabbi Jerry Cutler - who had met Elizabeth through John Voigt - conducted the service at the request of the actress' family.

The body of the actress was to be interred into the Great Mausoleum, which is also the final resting place of her close friend Michael Jackson, as well as fellow acting legends Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.

Though the service was for family and close friends only - including Elizabeth's four children and 10 grandchildren - fans gathered at the gates of the cemetery to pay their respects to the star.

A fleet of limousines were seen arriving at the cemetery around 10 minutes after the service had been due to commence.

Jewish customs require burial to take place as soon as possible after death, ideally within 24 hours.

Elizabeth - who married eight times to seven men - converted to Judaism in the 1950s.

It is believed a public memorial will take place in the coming weeks.

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Elizabeth Taylor's Walk of Fame Star Becomes A Shrine

ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S WALK OF FAME STAR BECOMES A SHRINE
Elizabeth Taylor's Hollywood Walk of Fame star has become a shrine following her death.

Elizabeth Taylor's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Fans have covered the tile with floral tributes to her after she passed away from symptoms of congestive heart failure at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center yesterday (March 23, 2011) aged 79.

One mourner even matched his bouquet to the color of her "unique" eyes.

The unnamed man said: "We asked the florist to select flowers that would commemorate the color of her eyes. We all know her eyes were a unique violet color."

Another tearful member of the public admitted she went along to say goodbye to her idol.

She said: "I felt like if I came here I would say my goodbyes. I've always admired her."

In addition to the flowers, fans also placed cards and classic photos of the Taylor in honor of her.

Sabrina Lamour, who was one of the first to visit the star, said: "I have her films. I collect her films. She's like one of my favorites. I had to be here."

Celebrity tributes have flooded in since her death, with friends and other actors noting her successes in both Hollywood and with her charity work.

Talk show legend Larry King - who interviewed Taylor on several occasions - has described her as an "extraordinary" woman and actress who'd had a comparable life to Frank Sinatra.

Appearing on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," he said: "She was extraordinary in so many ways. If you'd look at her life, she was a great child star. A great screen actress despite her beauty. Sometimes people are so beautiful that people overlook how talented they are. She was an extraordinary actress."

"She changed her faith. She became Jewish. She had one of the largest break-ups in movie history. She broke up a marriage - Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Married Richard Burton twice."

"She was so giving and when she supported you, you had no better friend. There's a lot of comparisons to Sinatra and her, both icons, both said whatever they thought, didn't care what the press thought about them, when they stood up for you they stood up for you."

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Kim K: Elizabeth Taylor Will Always Be My Idol

KIM K: ELIZABETH TAYLOR WILL ALWAYS BE MY IDOL
Kim Kardashian has described Elizabeth Taylor as her ''idol.''

Kim Kardashian and Elizabeth Taylor The socialite paid tribute to the screen icon -who died of congestive heart failure aged 79 in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 23, 2011) - admitting she was devastated by the passing of the actress, who she spoke with just weeks ago for Harper's Bazaar magazine when she did a photoshoot inspired by Elizabeth's classic role as the Egyptian queen in "Cleopatra."

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

Kim was one of many celebrities to use the social networking website to express their sadness at the star's passing.

Denise Richards posted: "Rest in peace Elizabeth Taylor. Thoughts and prayers to your family and loved ones. You will be missed..(sic)"

The sentiment was echoed by singer-and-actress LeAnn Rimes, who also paid tribute to the star's "legacy."

She tweeted: "RIP Elizabeth Taylor. It's so amazing how someone has left such a legacy that will forever live on. I am really, truly saddened this morning."

Kirstie Alley said: "Elizabeth ? thank u for the lessons u taught me about life..suffering and Joy ? you are the BRIGHTEST STAR in the universe ? Eternal love"

Zooey Deschanel acknowledged Elizabeth's humanitarian efforts in her tribute.

She wrote: "RIP elizabeth taylor, a great actress and a great beauty, who's formidable contributions to both film and charity will always be remembered. (sic)"

Talk show host Larry King is mourning the passing of a "great friend."

He said: "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."

Meanwhile, Steve Martin praised the star's wit.

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

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Elizabeth Taylor Struggled With Aging

ELIZABETH TAYLOR STRUGGLED WITH AGING
Elizabeth Taylor found getting old ''really s**t.''

The actress - who died of congestive heart failure yesterday (March 23, 2011) at the age of 79 - was in a lot of pain towards the end of her life, but did her best to "hang in there," says her friend Debbie Reynolds.

Recalling their final conversation a few weeks ago, Debbie - whose husband George Fisher left her for Elizabeth in 1957 - told "Access Hollywood": "I said, 'Getting old is really s**t. And she said, 'It certainly is. It certainly is, Debbie. This is really tough.'"

"I said, 'Well, you just hang in there now, Elizabeth.' And she said, 'I'm really trying.'"

Though Debbie, 78, is sad her friend - who she has known since they were both 17 - has passed away, she thinks her death was a "blessing in disguise" because she was in so much pain.

She said: "God bless her, she's on to a better place. I'm happy that she's out of her pain because she was in a lot of pain. This was a blessing in disguise, you know, she's in heaven and she's in a heavenly place and she's happy."

The "Singin' in the Rain" actress believes the "Cleopatra" star's memory will live on forever, thanks to her huge body of work and charity endeavors.

She said: "She was the most glamorous and sexual star of our generation. No one else could equal Elizabeth's beauty and sexuality. Women liked her and men adored her, and her love for her children is enduring."

"She was a symbol of stardom. Her legacy will last."

Elizabeth was just as famous for her colorful private life as she was for her glittering career and was wed eight times to seven different men - Conrad Hilton, Michael Wilding, Michael Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, who she was divorced from twice, John Warner and Larry Fortensky - during her lifetime.

She had four children, Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton.

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Joan Collins Had Marriage Competition with Elizabeth Taylor

JOAN COLLINS HAD MARRIAGE COMPETITION WITH ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Joan Collins and Elizabeth Taylor competed over who could have the most husbands.

Joan Collins and Elizabeth Taylor The 77-year-old actress - who was a close friend of the screen legend, who died at Cedars-Sinai hospital aged 79 yesterday (March 23, 2011) - has revealed her divorce from Peter Holm in 1987 prompted Elizabeth, who was married eight times to seven different men, to write a letter boasting about her own conquests.

She joked: "The last time I got a divorce, she sent me a note and she said, 'I'm still ahead by three.' I sent one back saying, 'Don't worry Liz, I'm going to catch up.'"

"I actually didn't call her Liz. I always called her Elizabeth because she didn't like being called Liz. But I think people have a huge amount of respect for her. And the thing that was so amazing about her is that most women really liked her."

Joan - who is now married to theater company manager Percy Gibson - was a fan of Elizabeth before she knew her, and she kept scrapbooks containing pictures of the "Cleopatra" star.

During an appearance on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," she revealed: "I remember when I first saw her, everybody wanted to look like her. When I first saw her, when she did 'A Date with Judy' when she was about 15 and everybody - all my friends, all of us at school, we all wanted to look like her. We all wanted to have the big eyebrows and we all wanted to have the black hair and the beauty mark."

"She was phenomenal and I kept a scrapbook on her, which is why it was so fascinating for me a few years later in Hollywood to actually meet her at MGM in the make-up room, and she was so sweet."

"I think that's something that a lot of people didn't know about her. She liked to salty turn of phrase but then us English actresses always did do that."

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Queen Elizabeth II Should Lend Kate Middleton a Tiara for Ceremony (ContributorNetwork)

Kate Middleton's wedding dress has been the subject of much speculation since her engagement to Prince William in November, while her head dress has been largely ignored. What, exactly, will she wear atop her head? Will her attire feature only a veil, or will she don a regal tiara, as well?

Some media outlets, such as the Royal Wedding Insider, have suggested Queen Elizabeth II should offer to lend Kate a tiara from her royal collection.

When she married Prince Charles in 1981, Princess Diana's hair was adorned with the beautiful Spencer family tiara.

But because Kate is from a family of commoners, her family does not have royal jewels to offer.

If Queen Elizabeth II were to offer to lend a royal tiara to Kate, it would be as if Queen Elizabeth II were putting her official public stamp of approval on Prince William's marriage. After allegedly criticizing the couple for scaled-back arrangements, such as arriving at Westminster Abbey in a car rather than a carriage, Queen Elizabeth's public approval would do the couple and the monarchy good, allowing the perception on a united front.

But would a royal tiara conflict with Kate's image and brand of a down-to-earth, common Royal princess? Kate does, after all, come from an independently wealthy, coal-mining family.

Kate will need something borrowed, by traditional standards, and what better to borrow than a blessing and tiara from the queen herself?

Besides, the majority of common girls would love to wear a royal tiara for their wedding. A borrowed tiara itself would be a symbol of Kate's entire girl-next-door-to-princess story, putting a final stamp on her rise and inclusion into Britain's most prominent family.

Perhaps Queen Elizabeth II could lend Kate the fringe tiara, which Elizabeth herself borrowed from Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when she married Prince Philip in 1947.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry at Westminster Abbey on April 29.

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Elizabeth Hurley to appear in "Wonder Woman" pilot (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – British actress/model Elizabeth Hurley says she has joined David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman."

"Thrilled to be doing the NBC pilot Wonder Woman," she Tweeted. "I'll be playing the evil villain. Can't wait."

NBC declined to confirm the casting, but a source said there is a deal contingent on Hurley obtaining a work visa. The role will be as a guest star in the pilot.

Former "Friday Night Lights" star Adrianne Palicki has been cast as the new Wonder Woman.

The project is a retelling of the DC Comics title in which Wonder Woman (Palicki), a.k.a. Diana Prince, tries to balance her life as a vigilante crime fighter, a successful corporate executive and a modern woman.

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Diane Lane, Elizabeth Hurley Join Casts of Superhero Reboots

Thursday was not a bad day to be a brunette actress in her mid-40s. Diane Lane and Elizabeth Hurley landed highly-coveted roles in Hollywood's 'Superman' and 'Wonder Woman' remakes, respectively.

'Secretariat' actress Diane Lane scored the role of Martha Kent, the adoptive mother of Kal-El/Superman/Clark Kent, in Warner Bros. upcoming 'Superman' movie, according to EW.com. Lane, 46, was the second person cast in the much-anticipated superhero reboot--Henry Cavill was named the new Man of Steel in January.

"This was a very important piece of casting for me because Martha Kent is the woman whose values helped shape the man we know as Superman," director Zack Synder said in a statement. "We are thrilled to have Diane in the role because she can convey the wisdom and the wonder of a woman whose son has powers beyond her imagination."

The new 'Superman' film is due in theaters December 2012.

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Elizabeth Taylor improving but still hospitalized (AP)

LOS ANGELES – Elizabeth Taylor's health is improving, but the Oscar winner is still hospitalized in Los Angeles.

A spokeswoman for the 78-year-old actress says Taylor "has continued to show great improvement, and her family and friends are very pleased with her progress."

Publicist Jamie Cadwell said Friday that Taylor will remain under observation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center "for the time being." She was admitted more than a week ago.

Taylor is being treated for symptoms of congestive heart failure, a condition she disclosed in November 2004.

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Shane cheated Elizabeth Hurley with Chloe Conrad

Just a day after Elizabeth Hurley appeared in public with her new boyfriend, Shane Warne, on the horizon is new scandal. 26-year-old porn star, Chloe Conrad to the Britain’s Mirror revealed explicit text messages that Warne sent her and said that they spent a night at a time when the cricketer already walked with Liz Hurley.

Chloe says how Shane constantly begged her to meet him and reportedly slept together in the same room in Bentley hotel in London, in which he was later brought Elizabeth. “If Liz thought he changed, feeling is very deceiving. That night when he was with Liz in Bentley, he sent me a message. At no time I didn’t thought I was the only woman in his life. Everyone knows that Shane is not a man with whom you can have a connection. Liz is much older than me and should be smarter,” said a young porn star.

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Elizabeth Hurley Feeling 'Sick' After Boyfriend's Latest Cheating Scandal

Feb 15th 2011 10:40AMEmail ThisIt seems that Elizabeth Hurley did not have such a wonderful Valentine's Day. The 45-year-old English actress has been in Melbourne, Australia, for the last week, holed up in the mansion of her current boyfriend, Aussie ex-cricketer Shane Warne.

Chloe Conrad, a 26-year-old porn star, just revealed explicit text messages that she claims Warne sent her AFTER he and Hurley began dating and also described her night of passion with the sportsman to an English tabloid. She claims their romp was so energetic it left her with, err, some chafing.
Hurley alluded to the new wrinkle in her relationship with Warne in a delightfully blunt Twitter message on Monday. "Happy Valentine's Day! Remember, love is like a roller-coaster ride -- sometimes it's exhilarating but sometimes u feel sick and want to get off."

Since that tweet, Hurley's Twitter account appears to have been disabled or at least suspended.

It's not the first time saucy text-messages have come between the new couple. They briefly parted in December when Warne admitted to sending more than 100 brazen texts to an Australian businesswoman. He apologized over Twitter, writing, "We are all childish, immature at times. It's about how you bounce back when things are tough."

The couple were forced to go public back in December when the still-married Hurley was spotted trysting with Warne at London hotels.

Hurley's trip down under has been anything but ordinary. She has been mainly confined to Warne's home which has been turned into a bunker with huge screens erected to thwart the paparazzi. The duo have ventured out to a wedding, where Hurley committed the social faux pas of wearing white, and lunch at a golf course, which required a police escort because of the crush of photographers.

Warne, who clearly adores Twitter as much as his paramour, did ask his followers where he should take Hurley for lunch. "Where is the sexiest place to take Elizabeth to lunch? Suggestions please? And no spaghetti on toast!!!"

The 'Austin Powers' star, whose high-profile 1990's relationship with Hugh Grant first propelled her to fame, is mom to an 8-year-old son, Damian, with her ex, millionaire Stephen Bing. She married Indian-German textile heir Arun Nayar in 2007.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) A gift box of red roses addressed to 'Shane & Liz' is delivered to the Brighton home of former cricketer Shane Warne, where actress Elizabeth Hurley is believed to be visiting on February 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. After the delivery was made some builders working on the site removed the gifts and took them inside. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) A gift box of red roses addressed to 'Shane & Liz' is delivered to the Brighton home of former cricketer Shane Warne, where actress Elizabeth Hurley is believed to be visiting on February 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. After the delivery was made some builders working on the site removed the gifts and took them inside. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: (***EXCLUSIVE - HIGHER RATES APPLY*** AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) Actress Elizabeth Hurley and former cricketer Shane Warne leave his Brighton home en-route to the wedding of a UK cricket friend on February 12, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: (***EXCLUSIVE - HIGHER RATES APPLY*** AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) Actress Elizabeth Hurley and former cricketer Shane Warne leave his Brighton home en-route to the wedding of a UK cricket friend on February 12, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Promotional girls throw Valentine roses over the fence into the garden of former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, believed to be at home with actress Elizabeth Hurley on February 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Promotional girls throw Valentine roses over the fence into the garden of former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, believed to be at home with actress Elizabeth Hurley on February 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Promotional girls throw Valentine roses over the fence into the garden of former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, believed to be at home with actress Elizabeth Hurley on February 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) Actress Elizabeth Hurley and former cricketer Shane Warne leave their Brighton mansion on February 10, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT) Actress Elizabeth Hurley leaves former cricketer Shane Warne's Brighton mansion on February 10, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Oceanic Media Group/FilmMagic)

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Hospitalized Elizabeth Taylor's Health Is Improving

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It's good news for Elizabeth Taylor!

A week after checking into an L.A. hospital for symptoms associated with congestive heart failure, the Hollywood icon is showing marked improvement, PEOPLE has learned.

"Since being admitted, there has been steady improvement in her condition, and over the weekend she has had visits from family and close friends," says a statement from reps for the legendary actress, 78, who suffers from an ongoing heart condition. "Her medical team is gratified by her progress to date, and it is hoped and expected that this will continue over the next few days. For now, she will remain under their care in the hospital for continued monitoring."

While Taylor is enjoying visits from those close to her, "she is sleeping and resting a lot, which she really needs to recover her strength," the star's rep Sally Morrison tells PEOPLE. "Due to symptoms of congestive heart failure, she is still being monitored and continues to need rest to recover her strength. She did not have a heart attack."

Symptoms of congestive heart failure include difficulty breathing and fluid in the lungs.

Taylor, who underwent heart surgery in October 2009, appreciates support of her loyal fans. As the statement continues: "Friends and fans around the world should be reassured that Elizabeth Taylor is in good hands and receiving the best possible care from her skilled and dedicated doctors and nurses."

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