Elizabeth Taylor’s Husbands Say Their Goodbyes

Well, folks, it’s finally happened: Elizabeth Taylor has passed away:

Elizabeth Taylor, the Hollywood icon and Oscar-winner who was practically born in the spotlight, has died. She was 79.
“She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton,” Taylor’s publicist, Sally Morrison, said in a statement. In addition to her children, Taylor is survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

As one of the great Old Hollywood Icons, Taylor conjured up thoughts of when movies meant something, and acting was a craft, not just a lame excuse to make crappy films. But, Taylor had something else going for her as well: Her myriad husbands. And since she has finally shuffled this mortal coil, I think it’s high time we gave those gents their say so they, too, can bid a fond farewell in something other than stunned silence. Who says you can’t laugh at the dead?

1

Conrad Hilton – 1950 to 1951

"Arrivederci, kiddo! At least my corpse isn't as pickled as yours!"

2

Michael Wilding – 1952 to 1957

"Dead, eh? Well, that's too bad... oh wait. So am I. Hm... I smell relationship!"

3

Michael Todd – 1957 to 1958

"Ahh... Liz... the times we had together... ya know, before all the cheating and infidelity. Still..."

4

Eddie Fisher – 1959 to 1964

"Remember me? Princess Leia's dad! No, not Darth Vader, the other one..."

5

Richard Burton (twice) – 1964 to 1976

"Gah *hic* I-I-I'm gonna mish yah, Shally... Er, Liz... Yah.... gonna *hic* mish yah."

6

John Warner – 1976 to 1982

"Yes, you. Over there. The dead Ex-Wife. See ya on the flip side."

7

Larry Fortensky – 1991 to 1996

Dear Liz, Sorry I couldn't be there. I sent my mug shot instead. I'll miss our visits. Peace"