Comedian Phyllis Diller dies in Los Angeles

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By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY

One of the true legends of the comedy world, Phyllis Diller, has died in Los Angeles.

TMZ reports that sources say Diller, known for her loud cackle laugh, died at her L.A. home, surrounded by family. She was 95. TMZ says she had recently fallen, hurting her wrist and hip, and her health had been on the decline ever since. She had been living in hospice care at her home.

Diller suffered a heart attack in 1999 and was later fitted with a pacemaker.

Phyllis began her career in 1952 -- and rose to fame with her TV specials alongside Bob Hope in the 1960s.

[badkitty]

Phyllis Diller was a hoot to watch. What a comic genius. She will be greatly missed.

[Mrs Bus Driver]

Lost my mother many years ago, Phyllis Diller was a favorite of hers. Many times growing up I watched this great comedian with her. Makes me sad hearing the news but my memories are happy ones.