On the day Liz Taylor died, CNN called Larry King out of retirement to eulogize her during the mornings breakfast segment. Tears were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, TEPCO stated that one of the Fukushima nuclear reactors was on fire. Tears of cataclysm were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, government officials warned that Tokyo's water was contaminated with radiation and was not fit for infants to drink. Tears of anguish were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan scrubbed the deck clean of TEPCO radiation. Tears of worry were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, Oregonians rushed out to buy potassium iodine tablets to counteract radiation poisoning. Tears of affliction were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, NATO forces continued to fire missiles and drop bombs on Libya. Tears of agony were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, a terrorist bomb exploded in Jerusalem, killing one and injuring many. Tears of vengeance were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, the Syrian Army fired on demonstrators calling for reforms. Tears of hostility were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, The USA Today reported that during the past decade the population of Detroit declined by 25%. Tears of loss were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, a dilapidated brownstone in Philadelphia collapsed; city officials expect many more to occur. Tears of distress were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, President Obama cut short his Latin American trip by skipping a tour of Mayan ruins. Tears of dismay were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 67.39 points. Tears of joy were shed.
On the day Liz Taylor died, Elton John dedicated the song, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me to the memory of his departed friend. Tears were shed.
You Tube Music Video: Elton John, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me