Sadly, another legend is gone. Joan Rivers , an icon of comedy,
passed away at the age of 81 after complications from minor
throat surgery. Controversial, groundbreaking and a show
business survivor, the Brooklyn native changed comedy by
breaking down barriers for women.
Famously discovered by Bill Cosby , Rivers got her big break
on The Tonight Show , eventually guest co-hosting for Johnny
Carson. After she landed her own show in 1987, Carson
notoriously banned Rivers from NBC late night, which kept Rivers
off NBC late night for nearly 30 years. Jimmy Fallon lifted the ban
when he brought her on as a guest at the beginning of this year.
Considered offensive, crude and famously upsetting the A-list,
Joan Rivers's feuds are endless: Elizabeth Taylor , Rihanna , Oprah
Winfrey, Kim Kardashian and many more took issue with the
comedienne over the years. Rivers once said about celebrities,
"When you’re making $25 million a movie, or the dresses are
given to you, when you’re living this amazing life, you’re gonna
worry that a comic made a joke about you? That’s what’s
bothering you? That’s crazy."
Rivers was also an activist for HIV/AIDS in the early 1980s. She
raised millions of dollars for the cause and was outspoken activist
of LGBT rights. Rivers was also known as one of the first celebs to
be open about plastic surgery, which she was criticized for over
the years. Rivers always believed in telling the truth, whether it
was at the expense of herself or Hollywood. Moreover, she made
millions laugh and her unique brand of comedy transcended age,
race and gender.
Hated or beloved, Joan Rivers was a comedy icon and will be
missed. Our condolences to Rivers's fans, friends and family.
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