in

Joan Rivers: More tributes trickle in for icon

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.”

Encomium

Written by Encomium

A media, tech and events company.

What do you think?

Leave a Reply

Avatar

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Joan Rivers: Comic’s funeral slated for this Sunday

‘I am expecting N200 million from Being Mrs. Elliot’ – OMONI OBOLI – As film hit cinemas September 5