Comedian Phyllis Diller dies at 95
Legendary comedian Phyllis Diller passed away this morning, according to her manager Milt Suchin. Diller was 95.
Comedian Phyllis Diller dies at 95
Molly Eichel
Legendary comedian Phyllis Diller passed away this morning, according to her manager Milt Suchin. Diller was 95.
Best known for her self-deprecating stage persona, Diller began her stand-up career in the early '50s, rising to prominence in the '60s, crediting Bob Hope with her success. She would later go on to inspire legions of comedians, including Joan Rivers, who Diller lovingly referred to as her protege.
Diller blazed the trail for many women after her. While many obituaries will credit her as one of the greatest female comedians of all time, we believe this distinction is incorrect. It should be noted that Diller was one of the greatest comedians, regardless of gender.
Our condolences to Fang.
Her first TV appearance, on Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life," can be seen below:
I'm confused. Did she blaze a trail for women before her, or women after her?— everydayguy- I think I speak for all of America when I say, "She was still alive?"— J H
- She was great!— charladan
- Too bad all the editiors at Philly.com died before her.— jimmymack
- you guys are hilarious twitter.com/dannyozark— danny ozark
- She has been dying for what seems like the last 30 years...— kelprod2
- She was a great lady. Very intelligent, very kind. Never had a bad word to say about anyone -- except "Fang."— DwightinDC
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I loved Phyllis Diller when I was growing up.
She was completely unpredictable and bizarre and funny
and called all the shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH66_tFP8VA
- A person can "blaze the trail" for people who come "after" her. That sentence is not a grammatical error. (How can one "blaze a trail" before others actually walk it?). Let go of cynicism for just a moment before making a comment and consult a grammar booklet.— gfstallin
