Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was born on July 17, 1917, in Lima, Ohio.
* She began her career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1950s.
* She was known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, and wild hair and clothes.
* She was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the United States.
* She appeared in numerous television shows and films, including The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show, and The Carol Burnett Show.
* She also released several comedy albums and wrote several books.
* She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2005.
* She died on August 20, 2012, at the age of 95.
* She is considered one of the most influential female comedians of all time.