biographical article needs references that appear in reliable third-party publications. Primary sources or sources affiliated with the subject are generally not sufficient for a Wikipedia article. Please add more appropriate citations from reliable sources. (January 2009) Phyllis Diller Diller on February 25, 2007 Born Phyllis Ada Driver July 17, 1917 (1917-07-17) (age 93) Lima, Ohio, United States Occupation Actress/Comedienne Years active 1952–present Spouse Sherwood Anderson Diller (November 4, 1939 – September 3, 1965) Ward Donovan (October 7, 1965 – July 1975) Partnered Robert P. Hastings from c.1985 until his death, May 23, 1996. Children 6 children Parents Perry Marcus Driver Frances Ada Romshe Phyllis Diller (born Phyllis Ada Driver; July 17, 1917) is an American actress and comedienne. She created a stage persona of a wild-haired, eccentrically-dressed housewife who makes jokes about a husband named "Fang" while pretending to smoke from a long cigarette holder. Diller's trademark is her unusual laugh..