Editorial

This edition of the Tribune is dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) and wishes to recognize her not only for playing a major part in putting Puerto Vallarta on the map, but mainly for all of her charity work.

She made humanitarian impact on the world long before it was cool for celebrities to do so. She was honored as recently as last month at a star studded gala for her work with The Foundation for AIDS Research .and for the work she did with her own foundation, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

In 1993, Miss Taylor received The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award during the Academy Awards for her work in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This award is so rarely received that it has only be given out 33 times in the Oscars 83 year history. Elizabeth Taylor earned it all the way back in 1993;
showing the world just what a rare diamond in Hollywood she was.

Support for the Taylor’s foundation is still going strong. At the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation website a message reads, “We mourn the loss of legendary actress, businesswoman, and fearless activist Elizabeth Taylor. If you want to honor the memory of Elizabeth, you may do so either by making a contribution in her name to the foundation.

John Travolta once said that Taylor would be remembered for her best feature, “her heart.” Rosie O’Donnell stated that Elizabeth Taylor’s AIDS work made her an angel.

I think we all agree, Elizabeth Taylor was an extraordinary human being who not only made Puerto Vallarta a better place, but the world. Taylor was quoted in 1989 that she decided to use her fame “in a constructive way” by raising millions of dollars for AIDS research.

The Tribune wishes to extend its deepest condolences to her family.

I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine.
You can’t possess radiance, you can only admire it.

Elizabeth Taylor