Liz Taylor has had numerous health problems, the latest of which has been a serious bout with pneumonia. The National Enquirer is reporting that the legendary actress was in the hospital being treated for the condition when she suffered congestive heart failure and was placed on life support to help her breathe. The situation was so serious, her close friends and family were called to be at her side in the event that she didn't make it through the night.
Elizabeth Taylor was put on a life support machine after suffering congestive heart failure, it was reported this evening.
The 76-year-old's condition was said to have deteriorated after she was initially diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
Her children were at her bedside and doctors warned she might not survive, said the U.S. publication National Enquirer.
But the following day she improved and the dual Oscar winner was breathing without medical help last night.
A source said: 'The doctors thought they were going to lose her. She's still very sick, but she's past the crisis.'
The actress, a mother of three who adopted a fourth child with Richard Burton, was taken to hospital on July 15 when flu turned into pneumonia.
[From The National Enquirer via The Daily Mail]
Taylor's list of health problems is quite lengthy- everything from back problems to to diabetes and osteoporosis, which is why you often see her in a wheelchair these days. Hopefully she is not in too much pain. It is incredibly horrifying to watch an older family member slowly deteriorate the way Liz has. Sometimes you can't help but wish they would pass away, in their sleep, rather than being shuttled back and forth to the hospital every other week, subjected to a new, even worse ailment. However, Liz has been seen out and about this year, and she seems as though her mind and spirit are still vital. Get well, Liz!
Liz Taylor is shown out in West Hollywood on 3/20/08 with her dog. Credit: PER/Fame Pictures
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