Taylor to return home after 'precautionary' hospital visit

Elizabeth Taylor is in hospital but is doing fine and expects to return home shortly, representatives of the Hollywood star said today.

A statement released by Dick Guttman, her Los Angeles-based publicist, did not say where she was staying or what had been ailing the 76-year-old actress.

“Ms Taylor is fine,” the statement read.

“Her hospital visit was precautionary. She will be returning home shortly.

“At present, she is surrounded by family, friends and fabulous jewels.”

Taylor lives in the Bel Air district of Los Angeles.