Phyllis Diller: Celebrities react to her death
@danecook: “Phyllis Diller passed away - age 95. Legend. Inspiration. A funny human being that brought tons of laughs to this world. #RIP #IconComedian” (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
@Andy_Richter: “Lucky enough to work with Phyllis Diller a few times. Loved her. Sad to hear she died. A hero of mine.” (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
TheEllenShow: “We lost a comedy legend today. Phyllis Diller was the queen of the one-liners. She was a pioneer.” (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)
@TheRealRoseanne: “a revolutionary woman who inspired me always has died today -- but I know she was ready and wanted to go. Fly Free, friend. Phyllis Diller RIP” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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@JimGaffigan: “RIP Phyllis Diller. Comedy legend. Always made me laugh.” (Al Maglio / Associated Press)
@lizzwinstead: “I had the amazing fortune of doing a comedy show hosted by Phyllis Diller. She told me I was funny. I was humbled. #RIPPhyllis” (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
@pattonoswalt: “Phyllis Diller: you got to be here for almost a century, and you seemed genuinely tickled & happy the whole time. #lifewelllived” (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
@StephenGlickman: “phyllis diller has passed away. You inspired some of the funniest women in the world” (Charley Gallay / Getty Images)
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@reba: “Gonna miss Phyllis Diller. Rest in peace my friend. The world is a better place because of you. Happy Trails.” (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)
@BarbraStreisand: “I adored her. She was a wondrous spirit who was great to me.” (Alex J. Berliner / Associated Press)
@Joan_Rivers: “I’m beyond saddened by the death of Phyllis Diller. We were friends - Melissa and I had a wonderful time with her at lunch just a month ago.”
@Joan_Rivers: “The only tragedy is that Phyllis Diller was the last from an era that insisted a woman had to look funny in order to be funny.” (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
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“She was responsible for getting me one of my first jobs. I loved her and I will miss her tremendously, as will the whole world.” (Rene Macura / Associated Press)
@hwinkler4real: “PHYLLIS DILLER : a painter on canvas and in humor of the human condition MAY REST IN PEACE making GOD laugh” (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
@billyraycyrus: “R. I. P. Phyllis Diller. Thanks for all the laughs.” (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)
“She was one of a kind. A brilliant talent and an extremely supportive friend, when you needed one. When I had the accident that broke my leg a couple of years ago, hers was the first voice that managed to reach me by phone at the hospital. She was also the first note I received, written on a piece of paper it said, ‘Money’s scarce. Times are hard. Here’s your ... get well card - Phyllis.’ She knew how to lift your spirits. I loved her and we will all miss her.” (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)