READ MORE- Cool, hip, sexy, Elizabeth Taylor had it all, as well as a great heart

Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor’s passing at the age of 79 on Wednesday has left world of Tinseltown mourning one of its most iconic

From Elton John to John Travolta, celebrities have been tweeting their tributes to the leading lady.

Here is what some of them had to say:

Elton John: "We have just lost a Hollywood giant; more importantly, we have lost an incredible human being."

John Travolta: "Elizabeth was the definition of greatness on all fronts. I loved her. She will be incredibly missed."

Kathy Griffin: "RIP Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Tremendous talent, beauty & humanity. Her legacy w/ #AIDS patients & @amfAR lives on."

Zooey Deschanel: "RIP elizabeth taylor, a great actress and a great beauty, who's formidable contributions to both film and charity will always be remembered."

Sharon Stone: "She was an illuminator. She put human faces on issues. With her soft voice coming from that tiny frame, she held forth the giant purpose of the true meaning of love; that we are all equally vulnerable. With one simple movement, pulling her ever famous jewels from that beautiful face, she opened the hearts of the world not just to the condition of HIV/AIDS as she had intended but ultimately to human rights as a whole. She stood in her grace and candor and simply said the truth; that we are one, a world that must understand and accept itself. The world will not be the same without Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the world is becoming as she envisioned it; freer, and therefore she is not gone."

Kim Kardashian: "I am so saddened about the passing of Elizabeth Taylor! She will always be my idol!"

Khloé Kardashian Odom: "RIP to the glamor goddess Elizabeth Taylor. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for the memories."

Kourtney Kardashian: "A legendary woman has left us today. The world will not be the same without her beauty, glamor, generosity and gift of giving."

Paris Hilton: "So sad to hear about Elizabeth Taylor. She was so beautiful, such an inspiration and an icon. She was an amazing humanitarian and brought smiles to everyone around the world. She was always so sweet to me and I will really miss her. I've always loved this picture of her and [first husband Nicky Hilton]. They were such a stunning couple."

Kate Walsh: "Elizabeth Taylor, rest in peace. What an extraordinary woman. JUST talking about 'furious love' yesterday. Xxxxxx."
Stephen Fry: "RIP Dame Elizabeth Taylor, surely the last of a breed…"

Melissa Joan Hart: "We have lost an amazing talent and beautiful soul! RIP Elizabeth Taylor."

READ MORE- Cool, hip, sexy, Elizabeth Taylor had it all, as well as a great heart