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Joan Rivers Dies at Age 81: Her Life in Pictures, From the 1960s to 2014
Beloved comedienne Joan Rivers has died at age 81. Her daughter Melissa Rivers confirmed the sad news on Sept. 4. The Queen of Comedy's career spans back well into the '60s, when she got her start as a writer on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. But these recently, Joan was best known for wowing us with her own fashion or crucifying celebrities for theirs. Take a look back at Joan's colorful career, outfits, and all the times she made audiences laugh over the years.
Joan Rivers, 1960s
It’s “Jim, Jake, & Joan”!
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Joan Rivers, 1967
Joan Rivers, writer for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
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Joan Rivers
A shot from her first album, "Mr. Phyllis & Other Funny Stories."
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Joan Rivers, 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
A snap from this spitfire's infamous Ed Sullivan standup routine when she was just 34 years old.
Joan Rivers, 1971
Joan Rivers, aspiring comedienne.
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Joan Rivers, 1980s
Yup, that’s Joan starring on the cover of her own Vinyl back in the ’80s. Rivers was nominated in 1984 for a Best Comedy Album Grammy for What Becomes A Semi-Legend Most?
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Joan Rivers' Autograph, 1983
Joan Rivers’ John Hancock with her famous catchphrase, Can we talk?
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Joan Rivers, 2001
Never to be outdone, in any decade.
Joan Rivers, 2002
This diva knew how to stand out at the 2002 Grammys.
Joan Rivers, 2002
Always entertaining or enlightening a crowd.
Joan Rivers, 2003
Just Melissa and Joan being Melissa and Joan at the 2003 Emmys.
Joan Rivers, 2004
How could you not love her?
Joan Rivers, 2004
Strutting her stuff at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards.
Joan Rivers, 2004
Sorry Mariah Carey, Joan did it all first.
Joan Rivers, 2005
Inseparable.
Joan Rivers, 2005
Melissa, Joan, and the entire USC Marching band.
Joan Rivers, 2006
Flawless.
Joan Rivers, 2007
Simple is overrated.
Joan Rivers, 2008
Just cracking jokes, obviously.
Joan Rivers, 2009
Joan and some of her many impersonators.
Joan Rivers, 2010
Fabulous at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Joan Rivers, 2010
Selfies with the Queen of Comedy!
Joan Rivers, 2011
Does this woman ever age?
Joan Rivers, 2012
No, Joan, you are more fabulous.
Joan Rivers, 2013
Adding some sparkle to people’s lives.
Joan Rivers, 2014
Best marriage officiant ever?
Joan Rivers, Fashion Police
Can Kris Jenner keep up with Joan Rivers?
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