Still, Taylor continued to act. She found work on television, even making a guest appearance on General Hospital, and on stage. She also began focusing more attention on philanthropy. After her close friend Rock Hudson died in 1985 following his battle with HIV/AIDS, the actress started work to find a cure for the disease. In 1991, she launched the Elizabeth Taylor HIV/AIDS Foundation in order to offer greater support for those who are sick, as well fund research for more advanced treatments. Largely retired from the world of acting, Taylor received numerous awards for her body of work. In 1993, she received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award. In 2000, she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).
