FILE-In this Oct. 9, 1985, file photo, Comedian Phyllis Diller gets a lift from emcee Buddy Hackett prior to the celebrity stag luncheon roast at the New York Friars Club in New York City. Diller, the housewife turned humorist who aimed some of her sharpest barbs at herself, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at age 95 in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
August 20, 2012 - 6:02 PM
Hollywood reacts to the passing of comic pioneer Phyllis Diller:
— "I adored her. She was a wondrous spirit who was great to me." — Barbra Streisand.
— "Today marked the passing of one of the great comedic icons of all time. She was also my friend. Phyllis Diller, you'll always make me laugh." — Kiefer Sutherland, on Twitter.
— "I adored Phyllis Diller - she was a great guest, a terrific lady & certainly one of the funniest people ever." — Larry King, via Twitter.
— "The thing that strikes me most about Phyllis, aside from a joy to be around, was her uniqueness. There was no one like Phyllis before, and I doubt if there will be anyone after." — Bob Newhart.
— "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 tweeted.
— "A fond farewell to Phyllis Diller. Thanks for all the laughs dear friend. Thank you most of all for your sweetness to my mother. Godspeed." — Nancy Sinatra, via Twitter.
— "Phyllis Diller was a friend of mine. 1 time she came over with a 70 year old guy. Told me she was "Robbing the cradle". RIP" — Tweeted Dylan McDermott.
— "A true original has died. Phyllis Diller There was NOOne like her, no 1looked like her sounded like her. A FUNNY FUNNY. Classy& Smart RIP" — Whoopi Goldberg, on Twitter.
— "We lost a comedy legend today. Phyllis Diller was the queen of the one-liners. She was a pioneer." — Ellen DeGeneres, on Twitter.
News from © The Associated Press, 2012