Phyllis Diller Dies

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New York Times (blog) | Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:50 -0700

Early in her career Phyllis Diller, who died on Monday at 95, made fun of her legs and her figure. Later she took aim at her wrinkles and plastic surgery. “I've had so many things done to my body,” she began a joke, “that when I die, God won't know me ...

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SENIOR POWER:fallen…

Berkeley Daily Planet | Fri, 17 May 2013 10:33:54 -0700

That's according to Phyllis Diller. She was ninety-five years old when she died last year, a devotee of cosmetic surgery, and a strong woman. A lot of fallen senior and mid-life citizens no longer laugh at the old saw about the shortest time span, said ...

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MICHAEL C. MOORE | VIEWPOINT: Generations of female comics, funny and ...

Kitsap Sun | Tue, 07 May 2013 11:57:30 -0700

But the birthday girl who really caught my attention was Phyllis Diller, the frizzyheaded comedienne and actress who died last year at 95. Y'all whippersnappers might not think you know Diller. Even those of us who are old enough to remember her doing ...

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Boston.com | Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:07:16 -0700

Phyllis Diller, who died last August, made her final TV appearance in this reality series. The episode has stylist and boutique owner Cameron Silver visiting the somewhat frail Diller at her home and sharing a journey through her closet, which is more ...

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