Phyllis Diller poses for a portrait in 1981 for her book "The Joys of Aging & How to Avoid Them." The pioneering comedian died at her home in Los Angeles on Monday, August 20. She was 95.
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Phyllis Diller poses for a portrait in 1981 for her book "The Joys of Aging & How to Avoid Them." The pioneering comedian died at her home in Los Angeles on Monday, August 20. She was 95.
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From left, actor James Stewart, Diller, Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty and host Johnny Carson peform on "The Tonight Show" in 1964.
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From left, actor James Stewart, Diller, Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty and host Johnny Carson peform on "The Tonight Show" in 1964.
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Pictured in the 1960s, Diller started her career as a stand-up comedian at 37.
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Pictured in the 1960s, Diller started her career as a stand-up comedian at 37.
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Bob Hope co-stars with Diller on an episode of "The Kraft Music Hall" in 1967. Her career skyrocketed in the 1960s, partly because of her many appearances with Hope on his television specials.
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Bob Hope co-stars with Diller on an episode of "The Kraft Music Hall" in 1967. Her career skyrocketed in the 1960s, partly because of her many appearances with Hope on his television specials.
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Diller pretends to comb her hair with an electric toothbrush. Known for her self-deprecating humor, she became a pop culture icon.
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Diller pretends to comb her hair with an electric toothbrush. Known for her self-deprecating humor, she became a pop culture icon.
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In 1968, Diller leans against her suitcases at Heathrow Airport in London. She was in the city to tape a television show and arrived at the airport with 35 suitcases.
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In 1968, Diller leans against her suitcases at Heathrow Airport in London. She was in the city to tape a television show and arrived at the airport with 35 suitcases.
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Diller poses for a picture in 1979 before the start of the television show "Bonkers!"
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Diller poses for a picture in 1979 before the start of the television show "Bonkers!"
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In 1998, Diller attends a Playboy event in Century City, California, where Hugh Hefner was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Friars Club of California.
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In 1998, Diller attends a Playboy event in Century City, California, where Hugh Hefner was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Friars Club of California.
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Diller receives a "Lucy" in 2000 at Women in Film's 7th annual Lucy Awards for Innovation in Television in Beverly Hills, California.
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Diller receives a "Lucy" in 2000 at Women in Film's 7th annual Lucy Awards for Innovation in Television in Beverly Hills, California.
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In 2004, Diller smiles backstage before performing at a weSparkle Night Benefit in Bel Air, California. The vaudeville variety show raises funds for children's programs at the weSPARK Cancer Support Center. Diller officially retired from stand-up comedy in 2002.
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In 2004, Diller smiles backstage before performing at a weSparkle Night Benefit in Bel Air, California. The vaudeville variety show raises funds for children's programs at the weSPARK Cancer Support Center. Diller officially retired from stand-up comedy in 2002.
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Prince Frederic von Anhalt talks with Diller during the 25th wedding anniversary celebration for von Anhalt and Zsa Zsa Gabor in Los Angeles on August 14, 2011.
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Prince Frederic von Anhalt talks with Diller during the 25th wedding anniversary celebration for von Anhalt and Zsa Zsa Gabor in Los Angeles on August 14, 2011.
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