The showbiz world is still paying its respect to a fallen diva, Joan Rivers…
Dolly Parton, singer, tweeted: “Though her death is no laughing matter, Joan Rivers’ life was nothing but… We will always love you.”
Sharon Osbourne tweeted: “We’ve lost a true legend today and an amazing woman – a pioneer. She opened up the arena for women in comedy…”
Ryan Seacrest tweeted: “She was trailblazing. Hysterical. Thoughtful. We’ll miss you immensely Joan.”
Piers Morgan tweeted: “We don’t apologize for a joke. We are comics. We are here to make you laugh. If you don’t get it, then don’t watch us.” Joan Rivers. RIP.”
Ariana Grande, singer, tweeted: “rip Joan Rivers :'( the MOST fabulous and hilarious. Frankie and I saw her live and met her multiple…”
Her daughter, Melissa Rivers, in a statement said: “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.”
Ellen DeGeneres, Grammy Awards 2014 host, tweeted: “Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I’m very sad she’s gone.”
Kathy Griffin, a comedian also known for her confessional and controversial humour, tweeted: “A legend, a friend, a mentor, an icon, and wildly funny. One of a kind. RIP #JoanRivers.”
Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, said: “Joan Rivers was an extraordinary woman with an original and indefatigable spirit, an unstoppable sense of humour and an enormous zest for life…”
Whoopi Goldberg, comic actress, tweeted: “My friend Joan Rivers has passed away once again to quote Billy Crystal…There are no words. Bon Voyage Joan.”
Bette Midler, singer, tweeted: “Joan Rivers has died. What a sad ending to a brilliant and tragi-comic life; one of the bravest, and funniest of all.”
Ricky Gervais, comic actor, tweeted: “RIP the mighty Joan Rivers. Funny & fearless. Truly one of a kind.”
Lena Dunham tweeted: “Watching Joan Rivers do standup at age 81 was incredible: athletic, jaw-dropping, terrifying, essential. It never stopped. Neither will she.”