Phyllis Diller Has Passed Away At The Age Of 95

Iconic comedian and actress Phyllis Diller has passed away at the age of 95. The former pianist created a name for herself using the persona of a wild-haired, endlessly self-deprecating housewife, and was a regular on various TV specials and popular series like Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.

TMZ reports that Diller “died in her sleep at her L.A. home, surrounded by family.”

Here’s Diller doing her signature bit in a truly fascinating dress:

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