Phyllis Diller, born on July 17, 1917, in Lima, Ohio, was a trailblazing comedian whose groundbreaking career paved the way for women in stand-up comedy. With her distinctive laugh, eccentric ...

Phyllis Diller is hanging up her wigs and ending her ... For 47 years, the housewife-turned-comedian and trailblazer for female stand-up comedians has delighted audiences with her frizzy hair ...

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.