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Phyllis Diller

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Comedian · Actor · Musician

Phyllis Diller

American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist (1917 to 2012)

Phyllis Diller was born on July 17, 1917 and died on August 20, 2012, aged 95.

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Born
July 17, 1917, Lima
Died
August 20, 2012
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Country
United States
Known as
Comedian, Actor, Musician

Official links: Wikipedia

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  • Phyllis Diller was born on a Tuesday.
  • Phyllis Diller would have turned 109 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: January 17. Birthstone: Ruby.
  • Phyllis Diller belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Dean MartinSinger · June 7, 1917Robert MitchumActor · August 6, 1917John Lee HookerMusician · August 22, 1917Susan HaywardActor · June 30, 1917BourvilActor · July 27, 1917Mel FerrerActor · August 25, 1917

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When was Phyllis Diller born?

Phyllis Diller was born on July 17, 1917 and died on August 20, 2012, aged 95.

What is Phyllis Diller’s zodiac sign?

Cancer, born July 17.