When Joan Rivers passed away last week, there was an immediate outpouring of grief and affection from celebs ranging from Kylie Jenner to Samuel L. Jackson. Joan Rivers Photos: One of a Kind 1. R.I.P. Joan Rivers (1933-2014) R.I.P. Joan Rivers (1933-2014). She will never be forgotten. Rivers had a lot of famous friends and openly discussed her desire for a “Hollywood funeral” in her memoirs and stage acts. When the iconic comedienne was laid to rest on Sunda, the star-studded event in her honor – complete with song-and-dance numbers – would certainly not have disappointed. Howard Stern delivered a eulogy that was reportedly filled with the sort of off-color jokes that made Joan famous. The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus opened the show. Hugh Jackman sang “Quiet Please, There’s a Lady on Stage,” followed by one last standing ovation for Joan Rivers. There were sentimental moments too, of course, as Melissa Rivers read a touching letter to her legendary mother and Broadway star Audra McDonald sang the tearjerker “Smile.” Rivers stopped breathing during a surgical procedure on August 28. She lapsed into a coma from which she never awoke. No official cause of death has been determined. Though she was 81 and had experienced health problems in the past, Rivers’ death came as a shock to fans, as she was as active and controversial as ever in her final days. Joan’s nearly 60-year career in comedy saw many ups and downs but she never abandoned her signature brand of outspoken, tell-it-like-it-is style of humor. Enjoy some of Rivers’ most memorable moments in the gallery below: 9 Hilarious Joan Rivers Moments 1. Joan Hosts the Tonight Show Joan was a frequent guest and fill-in host on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. She and Carson never spoke again after she launched a rival late night show.
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Joan Rivers Funeral Featured Howard Stern Eulogy, Hugh Jackman Singing
