RIP Joan Rivers

Fashionista and comedy queen Joan Rivers has sadly passed away

The legendary comedian was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital a week ago after going into cardiac arrest during an outpatient procedure on her vocal chords

Her daughter, Melissa Rivers, released a statement shortly after her mother’s death saying that her mother passed away peacefully at 1:17pm - surrounded by family and close friends 

​Read the statement below:

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to celebrate the icon's life. 

 

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

 

Joan Rivers wouldn't want saccharine tributes tonight. She'd want people taking the piss.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 4, 2014

 

Very sad news about Joan Rivers. Such a prolific, brilliant comic. She was more fearless than any of us.

— Jim Norton (@JimNorton) September 4, 2014

 

I love you with all my heart @Joan_Rivers my life will never be the same with out you! https://t.co/0kn2FFZDF9 pic.twitter.com/zQnXlwepXh

— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) September 4, 2014

 

.@Joan_Rivers was a dear & wonderful friend who I've known for 45yrs. Great guest, pal, comedian & mother. We will never see her likes again

— Larry King (@kingsthings) September 4, 2014

 

Joan Rivers @Joan_Rivers was an amazing woman and a great friend. Her energy and talent were boundless. She will be greatly missed.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2014

 

A legend, a friend, a mentor, an icon, and wildly funny. One of a kind. RIP #JoanRivers @joan_rivers pic.twitter.com/jnAC5G4AQo

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) September 4, 2014

 

 

Heaven just got a whole lot funnier. #RIPJoan

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 4, 2014

 

My friend Joan Rivers has passed away once again to quote Billy Crystal... There are no words. Bon Voyage Joan 😢

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) September 4, 2014

 

Oh, Joan. Thank you for being so kind to me & making me laugh until tears in those moments I got spend with you. Rest in peace. 😔

— Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) September 4, 2014

 

It was a treat running into Joan in the hallways at E!…she was always on... always a riot. Our thoughts are w/ you & your family @MelRivers.

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 4, 2014

 

Not only was Joan a comic genius, she was an amazing woman. Thank you for always having Kelly’s back. You will always be a legend. RIP

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 4, 2014

 

RIP Joan Rivers. Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed.

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 4, 2014

 

My heart is torn in half. She wasn't done. #Joan http://t.co/XH87wAT4Mb

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 4, 2014

 

Love Her or Hate Her, we're gonna Miss JOAN RIVERS! I always Respected her go for broke humor. One of a kind.R.I.P.

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 4, 2014

 

we lost a great one in @Joan_Rivers - she was funny all the way to the end

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) September 4, 2014

Our favourite Joan Rivers quote:

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