Phyllis Diller turns 90 years old today!Born in Lima Ohio, USA - July 17, 1917.
Received her first national exposure as a contestant on Groucho Marx's '"You Bet Your Life" (1950)' .
In 1999 she suffered serious heart attack, although not expected to live, Diller recovered well enough to return to the stage for a couple of years.
Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award in 1990.
She had a total of six children, though only three are still living as at July 2006, including youngest son Perry Diller who has appeared in at least two TV documentaries on his mother.
Has had numerous face lifts, a popular topic in her comedy routines.
Briefly served as honorary mayor in the affluent town of Brentwood, California.
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