Elizabeth Taylor dead: Stars tweet reactions
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Celebs use Twitter to pay respects to a movie legend
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Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor died early this morning at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure. She was 79. She had been hospitalized since early February.

As news of her death hit the web, fellow celebs quickly tweeted their reactions.

Current "Dancing with the Stars" contestant 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"

"Private Practice" actress Kate Walsh also sent her condolences. "Elizabeth Taylor, rest in peace. What an extraordinary woman. JUST talking about 'furious love' yesterday. Xxxxxx"

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

"National Velvet, Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Va Wolf, so many memories of a Hollywood icon. Happy she was w/ her family. RIP Liz," said journalist Katie Couric in her tweet.

"Such a sad when a legend like Elizabeth Taylor pass away. fitting that it's gloomy&rainy in ny. A place of sadness," tweeted 'Real Housewife' Bethenny Frankel.

Actress Zooey Deschanel said, "RIP elizabeth taylor, a great actress and a great beauty, who's formidable contributions to both film and charity will always be remembered."

Joy Behar of "The View" tweeted, "Elizabeth Taylor's family is asking in lieu of flowers, that you contribute to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation: http://bit.ly/hRQ3ji"

Fellow Oscar-winner (and current "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant) Marlee Matlin tweeted, "So VERY shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Elizabeth Taylor. A true Hollywood legend and humanitarian and friend. RIP."

Basketball star Magic Johnson said on his Twitter page, "Elizabeth, thank you for all your help in the battle for HIV and AIDS. You will be missed by the world."

Stephen Whitty of The Star-Ledger

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