Elizabeth Arden, which licensed Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s name and likeness for its fragrances, has issued a statement on the actress’s passing.
‘It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary actress, activist and businesswoman. As her business partner in the fragrance industry, we have held her in the highest esteem and have had tremendous respect for her extraordinary compassion, creativity and business acumen. With the launch of her first fragrance in 1987, Elizabeth Taylor’s Passion, she built a fragrance empire and one of the most successful brands in fragrance history. White Diamonds remains a best seller almost 20 years after its 1991 introduction, a testimony to her transcendent and enduring appeal. Our best tribute to Elizabeth Taylor will be to continue the legacy of the brands she created and loved so much. Her sense of humour, passion for life, never-ending dedication and generosity of spirit will be remembered by all of us. She will be deeply missed,’ said E. Scott Beattie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
Meanwhile, actors including Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox have paid tribute to Dame Elizabeth.
Campbell called Dame Elizabeth’s life ‘phenomenal’ and her charity work ‘inspiring’.
Cox also recalled Dame Elizabeth’s work for charity. ‘She is the epitome of what a celebrity should be.’
Vanessa Hudgens called her a ‘timeless beauty’.
The ITN footage below includes that of Taylor receiving her DBE from HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2000, and on her position as a 20th-century style icon who favoured Dior—and even inspired Amy Winehouse.
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