"One of the best destinations in West Hollywood, The Abbey opened in 1991 and was almost immediately a safe haven for the gay community; it quickly became not just a place for coming together but for organizing and activism."
"Ms. Taylor began frequenting the bar and café around 2006 in her seventies. She was welcomed and celebrated there not just because of her film career but perhaps even more so for her decades-long support of the gay community."
"Taylor was one of the fiercest advocates for gay people and fought tirelessly for a cure for AIDS, as well as for patients to be cared for and not ostracized."
"She spoke out when the rest of Hollywood wouldn't, donated and raised millions, visited hospice patients personally, and helped found amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research."
The Abbey opened in 1991 in West Hollywood and quickly became a safe haven for the gay community, serving as a hub for socializing, organizing, and activism. AIDS advocacy groups and campaigns for gay rights, including same-sex marriage, used the venue for meetings. Elizabeth Taylor began frequenting The Abbey around 2006 in her seventies and was celebrated there for her longstanding support of gay people. Taylor actively advocated for AIDS research and patient care, spoke out when much of Hollywood remained silent, donated and raised millions, visited hospice patients, and helped found amfAR. The Abbey honored her by naming a room where she socialized and watched performers.
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