Dame Elizabeth Taylor has slammed reports she�s planning to marry portrait artist Firooz Zahedi.

It was reported earlier this week following comments by Taylor�s pal Debbie Reynolds that the actress, 74, was set to walk down the aisle for the ninth time with the 57-year-old.

However, the star - who has been battling ill health in recent years - has vehemently denied the claims, saying, �We are not, never have been and will never be romantically involved. My private life and my plans, at this time remain private."