When I was a collegiate, there was a rumor that Phyllis Diller was an AOII. I have no idea where that came from, but I thought it for years, so even though she was before my time, I was so sad to see this news. RIP, Phyllis. You were a game changer.

Considering how Phyllis looked, I'd guess some 'comical' fraternity men may have thought the AOII's on their campus resembled Phyllis and began the un-funny rumor. :(

Nah, it was passed down from sister to sister. So I don't know where it started.

Don't forget her work in two places you might not realize:

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/8045...1&s=0&a=t&q=89

On Family Guy as Peter's mom. (I hope they do a tribute episode to her.)

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq...2r0eo1_500.jpg

As the stand-up comedienne in "Splendor In The Grass."

She was also really the first celebrity to talk openly about having plastic surgery.

RIP Phyllis Dillis (as my neighbor used to say).