LOS ANGELES -- 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. *PHOTOS | Notable deaths in 2012<http://www.11alive.com/news/photo-gallery.aspx?storyid=226481> * 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. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "World News Now Discussion List" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/wnndl?hl=en.
