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elizabeth taylor running a safe house

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mollie Wed 02-Dec-15 12:09:38

I didn't know about the safe house but knew of her activism. A gutsy lady in so many ways - shame she'll be remembered for her love life mostly. Oh and her eyes. And her jewels ( see what I mean?)

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kiernan58 Wed 02-Dec-15 11:23:47

yes I read a bit more about her after I read that piece - I must confess I got a bit choked up reading it, she continued despite death threats etc

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Anniebach Wed 02-Dec-15 10:29:57

She did much good for those affected by AIDS, her own daughter in law was diagnosed with it in the eighties and she had many close homosexual friends so would have been so aware of the illness and the prejudice , good for her

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kiernan58 Wed 02-Dec-15 10:12:50

I read this morning that she ran a safe house and procured trial drugs for HIV positive people. I really admire her bravery considering it was such a taboo subject back in those days. Well done her. metro.co.uk/2015/12/02/elizabeth-taylor-ran-an-underground-aids-safe-house-so-patients-could-access-life-saving-medication-5538675/

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