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Elizabeth Taylor Prepares for Surgery

By PopEater / Wire Services Posted Oct 6th 2009 04:29PM

Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. The 77-year-old actress tells her followers on Twitter that she is to undergo a "very new" procedure to improve heart function that "involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device" rather than open-heart surgery. She said that she plans to inform her followers when the procedure is complete.

"Any prayers you happen to have lying around I would dearly appreciate," Taylor wrote Tuesday.

"Dear Friends, I would like to let you know before it gets in the papers that I am going into the hospital to have a procedure on my heart," she wrote. "It's very new and involves repairing my leaky valve using a clip device, without open heart surgery, so that my heart will function better."

A representative for Taylor did not comment.

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Tuesday 06 October

By terri

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my prayers will be with you Liz. i've always been a fan of yours,get well soon.

Wednesday 07 October

By debbie

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Dear Liz, I pray it is simple and you recover well.
You have been through so much.
You are such a strong and determined women. You will bounce back, as you always have!!!

Wednesday 07 October

By Jensnanny

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I am praying as well, Ms Taylor. I am also praying for your surgeon & his nurses

Tuesday 06 October

By Becky

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Elizabeth, don't wait to long to let us know your okay. God bless you!!!

Tuesday 06 October

By J.E.High

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May the Lord bless you lovely lady and keep you safe always.

Tuesday 06 October

By SUSAN

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May God be with you, Miss Taylor.

Tuesday 06 October

By nick

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She will need it with the life she has lead.

Wednesday 07 October

By Granny

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How perfect has your life been? What have you done? Should we know you by name as Mr. Wonderful? What makes you an expert on her and her life to be able to judge...I guess that you are not human and walk on water and your elimination products don't stink???

Tuesday 06 October

By Marita

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Elizabeth, you've been in my thoughts and prayers for such a long time. You have conquered the most incrediable challenges of anyone and you've survied them all. This too will be another for you. I pray for you that this is just a small bump in the road. You inspire me and I respect your courage so very much. Warm thougths and prayers for you.

Tuesday 06 October

By doris frakes

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Liz... My God hold and keep you in his loving hands. My prayers are with you .doris frakes

Tuesday 06 October

By Jackie

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God be with you Ms. Taylor. Hope your recovery is quick and you will up and about very soon. A true and very long fan.

Tuesday 06 October

By Mary

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Ms. Taylor, we, your fans love you! God Speed.

Tuesday 06 October

By George Davis

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Good luck LIz.

Tuesday 06 October

By Domenique

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No matter what, Elizabeth Taylor always comes on top. This, too, shall pass. You'll be admiring your jewels and talking to your pets before long. Many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tuesday 06 October

By George Davis

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To Liz, Good Luck and Take Care.

Tuesday 06 October

By Stephen Bolejack

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My Darling Liz, I had quadruple bypass in March, God above and my happiest thoughts and memories got me through it. You are an angel amoung us, your beauty, kindness and unequaled giving is known the world over. God will be with you and you will be healed by him. Just think about your wonderful memories and the millions of us who love you dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Love........

Tuesday 06 October

By Marila

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Will pray for your successful procedure and quick recovery. Get well soon.

Tuesday 06 October

By James Michael

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Human mankind spares no one from the unexpected surprise's during our lifetime. I am a personal survivor of a heart problem and thank the Lord for his blessing. I pray for you as well Ms Taylor that you will recieve the same blessing.

Tuesday 06 October

By SHARIANN MILLS

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MY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.I HOPE YOU FEEDING BETTER.GET WELL FAST.

Tuesday 06 October

By Mary

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Liz Thoughts and prayers are with you

Mary

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