Phyllis Diller: Celebrities react to her death

@Andy_Richter: “Lucky enough to work with Phyllis Diller a few times. Loved her. Sad to hear she died. A hero of mine.”  (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

TheEllenShow: “We lost a comedy legend today. Phyllis Diller was the queen of the one-liners. She was a pioneer.”  (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)

@TheRealRoseanne: “a revolutionary woman who inspired me always has died today -- but I know she was ready and wanted to go. Fly Free, friend. Phyllis Diller RIP”  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

@JimGaffigan: “RIP Phyllis Diller. Comedy legend. Always made me laugh.”  (Al Maglio / Associated Press)

@lizzwinstead: “I had the amazing fortune of doing a comedy show hosted by Phyllis Diller. She told me I was funny. I was humbled. #RIPPhyllis”  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@pattonoswalt: “Phyllis Diller: you got to be here for almost a century, and you seemed genuinely tickled & happy the whole time. #lifewelllived”  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

@StephenGlickman: “phyllis diller has passed away. You inspired some of the funniest women in the world”  (Charley Gallay / Getty Images)

@reba: “Gonna miss Phyllis Diller. Rest in peace my friend. The world is a better place because of you. Happy Trails.”  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

@BarbraStreisand: “I adored her. She was a wondrous spirit who was great to me.”  (Alex J. Berliner / Associated Press)

@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.”

@Joan_Rivers: “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.”  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

Barbara Eden  (Susan Goldman / Associated Press)

“She was responsible for getting me one of my first jobs. I loved her and I will miss her tremendously, as will the whole world.”  (Rene Macura / Associated Press)

@hwinkler4real: “PHYLLIS DILLER : a painter on canvas and in humor of the human condition MAY REST IN PEACE making GOD laugh”  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

@billyraycyrus: “R. I. P. Phyllis Diller. Thanks for all the laughs.”  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

“She was one of a kind. A brilliant talent and an extremely supportive friend, when you needed one. When I had the accident that broke my leg a couple of years ago, hers was the first voice that managed to reach me by phone at the hospital. She was also the first note I received, written on a piece of paper it said, ‘Money’s scarce. Times are hard. Here’s your ... get well card - Phyllis.’ She knew how to lift your spirits. I loved her and we will all miss her.”  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)