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Celebrities React to Phyllis Diller Death

6:38 pm, August 20th, 2012

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Hollywood is taking to Twitter to mourn the loss of Phyllis Diller, who died at 95 on Monnday.

Here are some of the thoughts that celebrities are sharing about the comedienne and her legacy:

Barbra Streisand: I adored her. She was a wondrous spirit who was great to me.”

Ellen DeGeneres: “We lost a comedy legend today. Phyllis Diller was the queen of the one-liners. She was a pioneer.

Seth MacFarlane: “Let’s all drink to the great Phyllis Diller. Peter Griffin is going to miss his mom.”

Billy Ray Cyrus: “R. I. P. Phyllis Diller. Thanks for all the laughs.”

Reba McEntire: “Gonna miss Phyllis Diller. Rest in peace my friend. The world is a better place because of you. Happy Trails.”

Henry Winkler: “A painter on canvas and in humor of the human condition MAY REST IN PEACE making GOD laugh.”

Ruth Buzzi: “Thank you for what you did for all women in comedy who followed your path. My dear friend, rest in peace; I’ll miss you.”

Josh Elliott: “RIP Phyllis Diller: a trailblazing comic great, dead today at the age of 95. My dad LOVED her. I’d like to think that now, they can meet.”

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.” She added, “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.”

Dane Cook: “Phyllis Diller passed away – age 95. Legend. Inspiration. A funny human being that brought tons of laughs to this world. #RIP#IconComedian.”

Whoopi Goldberg: “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.”

Albert Brooks: “R.I.P. Phyllis Diller.”

Justine Bateman: “When I grow up, I want to be a ‘Broad’ like Phyllis Diller.”

Jim Gaffigan: “RIP Phyllis Diller. Comedy legend. Always made me laugh.”

Kathy Griffin: “Phyllis Diller. Pls recognize she paved the way, single handedly 4 YEARS 4 us FEMALE comedians. I knew her to b a doll! #RESPECT.”

Paula Abdul: “RIP to an original First Lady of Comedy, the great Phyllis Diller. She remains a trailblazer & inspiration for all women in entertainment.”

On a personal note, Gossip Cop shared one of the most hysterical dinners ever many years ago with Diller, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Dom DeLuise — Thanks for a memorable night!

Gossip Cop will update as more stars react to the sad news.

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