LOS ANGELES

Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, famed for her striking blue eyes and eight marriages as well a glittering film career, has died at the age of 79, a statement by her publicist said on Wednesday.

“Legendary actress, businesswoman and fearless activist Elizabeth Taylor died peacefully today in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles,” said the statement.

“She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton,” it added, noting that she was also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.