“It's the end of an era. It wasn't just her beauty or her stardom. It was her humanitarianism. She put a face on HIV/AIDS. She was funny. She was generous. She made her life count." --Barbra Streisand
"She was the last great movie star and one of my closest friends ... What I'll always remember about Elizabeth was her laugh. She would walk in looking like a princess, and out of her mouth would come this cackling laugh that would crack all of us up." --Barry Manilow
"If my father had to divorce my mother for anyone, I’m so grateful that it was Elizabeth. This was a remarkable woman who led her life to the fullest rather than complacently following one around." --Carrie Fisher
"She was the most glamorous and sensuous 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." --Debbie Reynolds
"Elizabeth Taylor was the most beautiful & glamorous movie star ever and her crusade against Aids/HIV was truly inspirational. RIP. "--Elizabeth Hurley
"She earned our adoration for her stunning beauty and for being the very essence of glamorous movie stardom. And she earned our enduring love and respect for her compassion and her courage in standing up and speaking out about AIDS when others preferred to bury their heads in the sand." --Elton John
"She was an incredible talent, and yes, she had those unforgettable eyes. I greatly admire her humanitarian efforts which have touched so many lives. Elizabeth was a very dear, generous and loving lady." --Eva Marie Saint
"The whole world has been in love with Elizabeth Taylor and I was fortunate enough to be one of them." --George Hamilton
"Such a sad day. Elizabeth Taylor was the last of the Hollywood greats and a fantastically charming woman. She was also the only person I've ever met that had violet eyes. They were genuinely violet. So beautiful."--George Michael
"I knew Elizabeth Taylor and I can tell you she was kind, brave, generous and loyal. I am sad."--Jane Fonda
"I try to emulate her in the work I do with regards to the health and well-being of children. She was an mentor for me and countless others." --Jamie Lee Curtis
"Elizabeth was the definition of greatness on all fronts. I loved her. She will be incredibly missed."--John Travolta
"Liz was a dear friend. She was a great legendary lady of Hollywood and she will be mourned worldwide."-- Julie Andrews
"I never felt so lucky and fortunate. It was truly the greatest honor and dream of mine to be the iconic 'Elizabeth Taylor' for one day! As I got to know her, I saw her beauty both inside and out, loved her humor and business mind, and her spirit for life was truly amazing and contagious. I am so very grateful to have had this amazing and phenomenal experience personally with my lifetime idol, Dame Elizabeth Taylor."-- Kim Kardashian
"It's pouring rain here in Southern California; it's almost like the skies are weeping.... She was a true movie star; in fact, she was the last great movie star. There has been never anyone quite like her from the way she looked with those incredible eyes to the way her life went with pain and joy.... She didn't have a line cut between brain and mouth. You asked her a question; she answered it. She was not fearful of what public opinion thought of her. She fought the battle for AIDS before Rock Hudson had AIDS... She stood up for Michael Jackson in his worst days. It didn't matter if you agreed with her or not, it was her ability to be so forceful for so many things and loyalty ... If she was your friend, she was your friend." --Larry King
"Liz Taylor was an amazing woman and screen legend. She was an incredible friend to my brother, at his side through some of his most difficult times and of course loved by his children and our family. She will live on in our hearts forever, my prayers go out to her family." --LaToya Jackson
"She was a true star, because she not only had beauty and notoriety; Elizabeth Taylor had talent. As a friend she was always, always there for me. I'll miss her for the rest of my life, but I was so lucky to have known her." --Liza Minnelli
"I am so sorry to hear that this great legend has passed. I admired and respected her not only as an actress but for her amazing and inspiring work as an AIDS activist. She was one of a kind." --Madonna
"Elizabeth, thank you for all your help in the battle for HIV and AIDS. You will be missed by the world." --Magic Johnson
"Our loss in the motion picture business with Elizabeth Taylor’s passing is momentous. She was a lady who gave of herself to everyone. I know I consider it a great personal loss." -- Mickey Rooney
"The shock of Elizabeth was not only her beauty. It was her generosity. Her giant laugh. Her vitality, whether tackling a complex scene on film or where we would all have dinner until dawn. She is singular and indelible on film and in our hearts." --Mike Nichols
"She was passionate – and compassionate – about everything in her life, including her family, her friends, and especially the victims of AIDS. She was truly a legend, and we will miss her." --Nancy Reagan
"So sad to hear about Elizabeth Taylor. She was so beautiful, such an inspiration and an icon. She was an amazing humanitarian and brought smiles to everyone around the world. She was always so sweet to me and I will really miss her."--Paris Hilton
"I don't know what was more impressive her magnitude as a star or her magnitude as a friend. Her talent for friendship was unmatched. I will miss her for the rest of my life and beyond." --Shirley MacLaine
"I met Elizabeth Taylor several times. She was witty and self-deprecating, which I found surprising and delightful. She loved to laugh."-- Steve Martin
