Honoring Elizabeth Taylor’s Work in the HIV Community
Elizabeth Taylor
AIDS.gov joins our colleagues at organizations such as amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), and POZ in recognizing the passing of Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011). In addition to being known as an Oscar-winning actress, Ms. Taylor was truly committed to responding to HIV from the early days of the epidemic. In particular, she was dedicated to research and addressing discrimination and stigma around HIV. The HIV community is so grateful for all of her efforts.
I had the honor of meeting Ms. Taylor in 1986 when she was testifying at a congressional hearing and demanded action to be taken in response to AIDS. I encourage you to watch the following video from amFAR that pays tribute to some of Ms. Taylor’s efforts in the response to HIV:
Marking 25 years at the forefront of the fight against AIDS, amfAR paid tribute to its
Founding International Chairman, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, at the 2011 amfAR New York Gala on February 9.
By Miguel Gomez, AIDS.gov Director
A Celebration of Women
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community
March 24, 2011 by
