JOAN RIVERS: 1933-2014
“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and appreciated. My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.” — Statement at MelissaRivers.com, Sept. 4, 2014.
Joan Rivers, a Comedian for Whom Nothing Was Too Soon or Too Sacred, Dies at 81 http://t.co/Rk6OTi1Gwd
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 4, 2014
RIP, Joan Rivers. You were never afraid to tell it like it is.
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) September 4, 2014
Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I’m very sad she’s gone. pic.twitter.com/i1uE9fyHMh
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 4, 2014
“Life is tough. Life is tough. I just think, ‘Make them laugh,'” – Joan Rivers. If you ever saw her perform you’d know she left us too soon.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) September 4, 2014
And thousands more . . .
