Don't know if the death (at age 95) of this iconic American lady comedian will make the news posting here but I thought it should be mentioned. She was a pioneer and many of us grew up laughing to (at) her.

Susan Horowitz, a stand-up comic and author of the 1997 book “Queens of Comedy,” called Ms. Diller a significant figure in American culture who rose to success through her wickedly self-mocking style.

“The self-deprecation made her more endearing, more comfortable for people,” Horowitz said. “Everything she did was for the purpose of getting ahead.”

http://www.washingto...038f_story.html

I remember watching Phyllis Diller as a young child, always loved her wild hair.

Wow!...........what a great innings, she made it to 95.

Also one of my favourite comediennes, and I could not have said it better than Susan Horowitz, except from an Aussie point of being....

....always admire anyone who can take the p%#s out of themselves and have a good laugh about it.

R.I.P. PD

They don't make them like her anymore. RIP Phyllis.

RIP Phyllis, you had me in stitches many times when I was young.

Ten of her good jokes:

http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/e1f25c10a8/remembering-phyllis-diller-10-of-her-best-jokes