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Brian Damage · 08-20-2012, 03:26 PM

Comedian Phyllis Diller -- who paved the way for today's female comics -- has died, TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Diller tell us the comedian died at her L.A. home, surrounded by family. She was 95.

We're told Diller had recently fallen, hurting her wrist and hip, and her health had been on the decline ever since. She had been living in hospice care at her home.

Diller suffered a heart attack in 1999 and was later fitted with a pacemaker.

Phyllis began her career all the way back in 1952 -- and rose to fame with her TV specials alongside Bob Hope in the 1960s.

Later that decade, Phyllis starred in her own show called "The Phyllis Diller Show" ... as well as a variety show called "The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show." She was also a regular on "Laugh In."

She also posed for Playboy -- but the pics were never published.

Diller remained spunky to the very end, famously appearing in the 2005 movie "The Aristocrats," telling an x-rated joke ... better than comics half her age.

Joan Rivers recently appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" and said, Diller "broke the way for every woman comedian.”

Last time we shot Diller was in 2011, and she was still sharp as a tack -- cracking jokes and reminiscing about her "protegee" Joan Rivers. She even named her favorite comedian of all time.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/20/phylli...#ixzz247GF5PoV

duckie · 08-20-2012, 03:48 PM

Rest In Peace!

AB · 08-20-2012, 04:03 PM

May she rest in peace.

80sTrivia · 08-20-2012, 04:30 PM

She will be sooo missed...

I just posted my own story about this on my blog...

Marvo301 · 08-20-2012, 04:38 PM

I read her autobiography a few months ago. She had a unhappy childhood, a lousy marriage (except for the children it produced) and a difficult time starting out as a comedienne. I'm glad for the success and hapiness she experienced in the second half of her life.

Phyllis Diller

The Flying Dutchmans · 08-20-2012, 04:52 PM

1st time I ever saw Phylis was on Love american style and fell in love with her. The last time I saw her was on an episode of 7th heaven. She may have dressed in wild clothes like Hedda Hopper did, but Phylis was a very pretty woman. I heard she even posed for playboy once, but the pics were never published.

Rest In Peace sweet lady. :-(

robyrob · 08-20-2012, 05:22 PM

aww nooooo

- she was one of a kind :

HuntingtonM15 · 08-20-2012, 06:07 PM

A true legend.

May she

Janice · 08-20-2012, 08:18 PM

I loved her laugh. She was a hoot. Rest in Peace Phyllis Diller.

Mr. Television · 08-20-2012, 08:43 PM

She was one of a kind. I used to love it when she would team up with Bob Hope. R.I.P. Phyllis.

Family Ties Forever! · 08-20-2012, 09:24 PM

I didn't realize she was 95. RIP.

sunshinefizzy · 08-21-2012, 10:41 AM

Rest in peace, Phyllis.

angiefan · 08-21-2012, 05:03 PM

i wonder if her voice character thelma griffin on family guy ,will someone else play the part or what? same thing with spongebob squarepants 's ernest borgenine's voice character,mermaidman?

MrCleveland · 08-23-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angiefan

i wonder if her voice character thelma griffin on family guy ,will someone else play the part or what? same thing with spongebob squarepants 's ernest borgenine's voice character,mermaidman?

Thelma Griffin may be killed-off (and the episode will be dedicated to Diller). But I dunno 'bout Mermaidman.

May Diller rest in peace.

OH Nuts! · 08-23-2012, 11:21 PM

I loved her and will really miss her. She was a woman of many talents; not only was she a kick ass comedienne, but an accomplished pianist and painter. Not to mention just an all around nice, funny and classy lady.

08-20-2012, 03:26 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Phyllis Diller Has Died Comedian Phyllis Diller -- who paved the way for today's female comics -- has died, TMZ has learned. Sources close to Diller tell us the comedian died at her L.A. home, surrounded by family. She was 95. We're told Diller had recently fallen, hurting her wrist and hip, and her health had been on the decline ever since. She had been living in hospice care at her home. Diller suffered a heart attack in 1999 and was later fitted with a pacemaker. Phyllis began her career all the way back in 1952 -- and rose to fame with her TV specials alongside Bob Hope in the 1960s. Later that decade, Phyllis starred in her own show called "The Phyllis Diller Show" ... as well as a variety show called "The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show." She was also a regular on "Laugh In." She also posed for Playboy -- but the pics were never published. Diller remained spunky to the very end, famously appearing in the 2005 movie "The Aristocrats," telling an x-rated joke ... better than comics half her age. Joan Rivers recently appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" and said, Diller "broke the way for every woman comedian.” Last time we shot Diller was in 2011, and she was still sharp as a tack -- cracking jokes and reminiscing about her "protegee" Joan Rivers. She even named her favorite comedian of all time. Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/20/phylli...#ixzz247GF5PoV
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	I read her autobiography a few months ago. She had a unhappy childhood, a lousy marriage (except for the children it produced) and a difficult time starting out as a comedienne. I'm glad for the success and hapiness she experienced in the second half of her life. Phyllis Diller
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The Flying Dutchmans Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,017	1st time I ever saw Phylis was on Love american style and fell in love with her. The last time I saw her was on an episode of 7th heaven. She may have dressed in wild clothes like Hedda Hopper did, but Phylis was a very pretty woman. I heard she even posed for playboy once, but the pics were never published. Rest In Peace sweet lady. :-(
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08-20-2012, 04:03 PM	#3
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08-20-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	I loved her laugh. She was a hoot. Rest in Peace Phyllis Diller.

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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	She was one of a kind. I used to love it when she would team up with Bob Hope. R.I.P. Phyllis.
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08-21-2012, 10:41 AM	#12
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angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	phyllis diller has died i wonder if her voice character thelma griffin on family guy ,will someone else play the part or what? same thing with spongebob squarepants 's ernest borgenine's voice character,mermaidman?

08-23-2012, 11:21 PM	#15
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I loved her and will really miss her. She was a woman of many talents; not only was she a kick ass comedienne, but an accomplished pianist and painter. Not to mention just an all around nice, funny and classy lady.