Comedian Joan Rivers Passes Away

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Comedian Joan Rivers has passed away at the age of 81. Rivers was a groundbreaking comedian, talk show host, actress, and author. She was known for her sharp wit and self-deprecating humor. Rivers died on September 4, 2014, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. The cause of death was complications from a surgical procedure on her vocal cords.

Life and Career

Rivers was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. She began her career in the 1960s, performing in nightclubs and on television. In 1983, she launched her own talk show, "The Joan Rivers Show." The show was a success, and Rivers became known for her outrageous humor and celebrity interviews. Rivers also starred in several movies and television shows, including "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "ALF." She also wrote several books, including "Enter Talking" and "Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress."

Rivers was a trailblazing comedian who broke down barriers for women in the entertainment industry. She was a pioneer in the use of self-deprecating humor and was known for her sharp wit. Rivers was a beloved figure in the entertainment world, and her death is a great loss to the comedy community.