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An Ohioan, born with the last name Driver, she was an actor, but an author she was too. She first appeared in the film “Splendor in the Grass.” TV shows she would also often do. However, she is best known for comedy. Self-deprecating her comedy could be. Crazy were her clothes, her hair, and her laugh. She was a fan of plastic surgery! She lived a good, long time – to ninety-five. Six kids had she; two times she was a wife. But it was her final live-in partner that she claimed was the great love of her whole life.

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Date: 3/11/2024 4:58:00 PM
Andrea, I've always loved Splendor in the Grass. Elia Kazan was the director and he was remarkable. I attended a film festival of his back in the early 1970s. A very sad but touching movie. I always felt sorry for the character played by Natalie Wood. So, yes, looking at the cast list, you've taught us that PD was from Ohio. Good to know.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/13/2024 6:52:00 AM
I loved that movie SO much!! At least two people guessed my celebrity
Date: 3/11/2024 8:15:00 AM
Clearly, this is Phyllis Diller; it's sort of a "Duh!" for me considering we were both born in Lima, Ohio, lol. Awesome choice and poem, Andrea:-)
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/11/2024 11:19:00 AM
Is the sponsor from U S.A. ? Otherwise I don't think I have a chance in this challenge!!
Date: 3/10/2024 3:03:00 AM
I have no idea. Reads like she lived a very long full life. Sara K
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/10/2024 10:50:00 AM
You know her. Think of one of the most famous and older comedians that died about ten years ago
Date: 3/9/2024 11:04:00 AM
Very interesting.. I have no idea how it is though!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/9/2024 12:07:00 PM
Not from your county but she was an American icon.

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