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1955
DIED
2024
Diane Ford Obituary
Diane Ford was a stand-up comedian known for her HBO comedy specials and for appearances on such shows as "An Evening at the Improv."
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Sam Rubin
September 4, 2025
She was one of the wittiest standups, I have ever seen.
Her dry "I dont know what I'm saying?" was classic.
She was one of a kind.
Dave Mathews (pianist)
January 12, 2025
I met Diane in 1991 at the Cleveland Improv. She was at the top of her game. Smart, funny, and gorgeous. She was everywhere that year, shining with the brilliance of a thousand stars. Decades later, my heart broke right in two at the news of her passing. A wonderful woman, and an American treasure. My deepest heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.
James Ford
September 26, 2024
I met Diane when she was Diane Waldron and I was in graduate school. She was traveling all the time selling chicken and later French fries. She was very bright and funny. She was a huge success in a world dominated by men. We moved to Southern California and were married to the tunes of the Eagles and Hotel California. She started her comedy career as Diane Ford and inspite of our separation continued as Diane Ford.
RB
May 27, 2024
A great comedic talent, an inspiration to so many other women. Sincere condolences to the Ford family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.
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Mr. Jr.
May 24, 2024
My condolences.
Elizabeth Bell
May 22, 2024
RIP Diane
Pieter Rossouw
May 22, 2024
Smile She Nice Kind Heart hold loving.
"Miss you Diana"
Carson loveless
May 21, 2024
Condolences to her family and loved ones
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