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Phyllis Diller (née Phyllis Ada Driver)

Memorial Page for Phyllis Diller (née Phyllis Ada Driver)

Jul 17, 1917 – Aug 20, 2012(95 years)Died in:Brentwood, Los Angeles County

American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist

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Awards(7)

Ohio Women's Hall of FameLucy Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of FameLaurel AwardsAmerican Comedy AwardsSan Diego International Film FestivalGolden Apple Award

Spouse(1)

Warde Donovan

Education(4)

Bluffton UniversityLima Senior High SchoolLima Central Catholic High SchoolSherwood Community Music School

Phyllis Diller (* July 17, 1917 in Lima; † August 20, 2012 in Brentwood) was an american stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist. She was 95 years old. She was married to Warde Donovan. She had 6 children. Her education included Bluffton University, Lima Senior High School, Lima Central Catholic High School and Sherwood Community Music School. Her faith was atheism. She received 7 awards, including Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, Lucy Award. Her cause of death was heart failure.

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Born in Lima, Allen County

1917

Married Warde Donovan

1965

until 1975

Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

1981

Lucy Award

2000

Died in Brentwood, Los Angeles County (heart failure)

2012

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  • Warde Donovan

Phyllis Diller (née Phyllis Ada Driver). Forever remembered.