Joan Rivers's Friends and Fellow Comedians Remember Her Remarkable Life
 

http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2014...8765.large.jpgWhen Joan Rivers passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday, Twitter was immediately flooded with kind words and remembrances from **t only fans but also Joan's friends and fellow comedians. Joan was **thing short of an entertainment pioneer, carving a space of her own in the male-dominated field of comedy of the '60s and '70s and later launching The Late Show. She also completely recreated the red carpet experience at award shows thanks to her hilarious coverage alongside her daughter, Melissa Rivers. See how stars are remembering the iconic comedian below.

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

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My friend Joan Rivers has passed away once again to quote Billy Crystal... There are ** words. Bon Voyage Joan

&mdash; Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) September 4, 2014

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

&mdash; Larry King (@kingsthings) September 4, 2014

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**OOOOOOO.......... RIP Joan. You will be forever missed.

&mdash; Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) September 4, 2014

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

&mdash; Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) September 4, 2014

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Joan you were a fucking trailblazing assassin & I will love you forever & ever. Thank you.

&mdash; rob delaney (@robdelaney) September 4, 2014

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...My heart goes out to Melissa and Edgar. Love and respect from the Osbourne family to you both.

&mdash; Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) September 4, 2014

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RIP the mighty Joan Rivers. Funny & fearless. Truly one of a kind.

&mdash; Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 4, 2014

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I'm so sad 2 hear tht Joan Rivers passed away 2day :( A pioneer in women's comedy & a survivor w a capital S! Thank U Joan 4all th laughs