Elizabeth Taylor has hit out at rumours that she is close to death. Her representative says she is still in "good shape".

Reports have claimed that the 72-year-old "Cleopatra" legend was close to dying following a long-term battle with illness, reported the Internet Media Database.

But the silver screen goddess' representative, Sally Morrison, insisted that she was not only "in good shape" but also extending her House Of Taylor fragrance line to incorporate a new range of jewellery.