She was a friend to most of the stars in Hollywood. To some Elizabeth Taylor was their rock, an inspiration, an ‘illuminator’ by some for her efforts to put into faces various issues including fights against AIDS.

The 79-year-old star had lived her life to the fullest and a great legend known for her compassion, guts and endearing talents.

The news of her death has put every Hollywood star in one page as they share their fond memories of the legendary actress.

Here’s what the stars said, according to Access Hollywood, of the iconic actress, Elizabeth Taylor:

Elizabeth Taylor as a friend and an actress

George Hamilton: "The whole world has been in love with Elizabeth Taylor and I was fortunate enough to be one of them."

Carrie Fisher: A devoted mother many times over and even very briefly a step mother to my brother Todd and myself, loyal to the lifelong friends surrounding her- even with all this she found time to become one of the earliest champions for those living with HIV. If my father had to divorce my mother for anyone- I'm so grateful that it was Elizabeth.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan: "Elizabeth Taylor was a dear friend. I knew her from our days together at MGM when she was just a teenager, and I watched her grow into one of Hollywood's finest actresses. She was passionate - and compassionate - about everything in her life, including her family, her friends, and especially the victims of the AIDS. She was truly a legend and we will miss her."

Martin Landau: "It's a terrible loss. A unique talent and a singularly spectacular individual."

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Robert Wagner: "She was a special friend to me. Her loyalty knew no bounds. Her loss will be felt tremendously by those she touched both professionally and personally."

Liza Minnelli: "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."

Larry King: "Elizabeth Taylor was a great friend, a great star and one gutsy woman. She was so special. You won't see the likes of her again...”

Tito Jackson, [brother of Michael Jackson]: Most memorable is her steadfast loyalty and unwavering friendship to my late brother Michael Jackson. Liz provided a sense of relief and comfort to my brother at various difficult times in his life, and I appreciate that, may she rest in peace."

Elton John: "We have just lost a Hollywood giant; more importantly, we have lost an incredible human being."

Spokesperson, “General Hospital”: She was a great talent, a gracious lady, and a rare presence. We are deeply saddened by her passing and send our deepest condolences to her family and friends."

Elizabeth Taylor as an advocate

amfAR: Dame Elizabeth was without doubt one of the most inspirational figures in the fight against AIDS. She was among the first to speak out on behalf of people living with HIV when others reacted with fear and often outright hostility. For 25 years, Dame Elizabeth has been a passionate advocate of AIDS research, treatment and care. She has testified eloquently on Capitol Hill, while raising millions of dollars for amfAR.

Sharon Stone: "She was an illuminator. She put human faces on issues. With one simple movement, pulling her ever famous jewels from that beautiful face, she opened the hearts of the world not just to the condition of HIV/AIDS as she had intended but ultimately to human rights as a whole. The world will not be without Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the world is becoming as she envisioned it; freer, and therefore she is not gone."

Madonna: "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."

Barbra Streisand: "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."

Larry King: “If Elizabeth took on a battle, she took it on 100%. She was first major celeb in the AIDS battle and she made it her cause..."

Tito Jackson: "Elizabeth Taylor was an impactful person in this industry and on society as a whole. I specifically admire her charitable efforts including bringing early awareness to HIV/AIDS.

Rosie O'Donell: "A legend - a leader in the fight against AIDS - a beauty inside and out - I will miss her."

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