rootabaga
Android Expert
I think we all kind of saw this coming.
She brought laughter to lots of people.
Joan Rivers dies at age 81 - CNN.com
She brought laughter to lots of people.
Joan Rivers dies at age 81 - CNN.com
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RIP Joan Rivers, 81
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Recently, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been getting more than its fair share of flowers and candles... 
mrsmumbles
Android Enthusiast
It's shocking, she has been such a presence. I thought she'd pull through, I really did.
Just a gentle reminder to keep discussion here non-political. If you'd like to discuss Rivers' politics and/or her recent remarks on Israel/Palestine, please start a new thread in our Politics and Current Affairs subforum.
Thanks.
Thanks.
jefboyardee
Extreme Android User
The last two posts portray the puzzle that was Joan Rivers: was she a comedian or a conservative commentator? Looks aside, she reminds me of Jackie Mason.
BRAINZ2013
Extreme Android User
May Joan Rivers another comedy legend soul never be forgotten as we show our tears and say you will never be forgotten in our hearts from the smiles and laughing as she would want the world and family to stay strong as we move on .... R.I.P Joan Rivers .
breadnatty08
pain rustique
Threads merged.
Was listening to a special edition of Fresh Air on NPR today and they were replaying portions of past interviews. She had some spunk!
Was listening to a special edition of Fresh Air on NPR today and they were replaying portions of past interviews. She had some spunk!
Indeed she did! Seeing clips of her standup comedy over the last few days reminded me of just how funny--and biting--she could be. And I really love that even in her 80s she was still going strong, not even thinking about retiring, just doing what she loved and knew best.
I think why her comedy was so timeless as she wasn't above being a target of her own jokes. I remember seeing her on an interview somewhere saying she was stretched so tight she was putting earrings in her ass. Between her and Robin Williams, Heaven just got a lot more entertaining.
^^^:ditto:
^^^:ditto:
jefboyardee
Extreme Android User
Joan Rivers: The Entertainer
She was a Republican, always a surprising thing in show business, and in a New Yorker, but she was one because, as she would tell you, she worked hard, made her money with great effort, and didn
Looks like Joan got what she wanted, a helluva great funeral! Good for her. 