It's hard to believe, but legendary comic Joan Rivers is gone. Following is a roundup of reactions from around the entertainment community.
RIP the mighty Joan Rivers. Funny & fearless. Truly one of a kind.
– Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 4, 2014
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we lost a great one in @Joan_Rivers – she was funny all the way to the end
– Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers!!! Oh Noooo!!!
– Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) September 4, 2014
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My friend Joan Rivers has passed away once again to quote Billy Crystal… There are no words. Bon Voyage Joan ????
– Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) September 4, 2014
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My heart is broken. Joan Rivers RIP. Gone way too soon. All my thoughts & prayers are with Melissa & her family.
– Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) September 4, 2014
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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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Heaven just got a whole lot funnier. #RIPJoan
– Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 4, 2014
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My friend. RIPJoanRivers
– Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) September 4, 2014
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Sending love to my pal, Joan Rivers.
– Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar) August 29, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers. A force of nature.
– Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) September 4, 2014
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RIP the inimitable Joan Rivers. One of the greats.
– Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) September 4, 2014
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RIP #JoanRivers – a trail blazing force in comedy who never suffered fools & wasn't shy about speaking her mind. Condolences to loved ones
– Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) September 4, 2014
RIP Joan Rivers. People don't know what a pioneer she was. Check out her documentary. Beautiful and heart breaking. Be at peace, Joan.
– Nick Swardson (@NickSwardson) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers has died, her daughter Melissa says. “My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh.” pic.twitter.com/8SYbgumrDU
– Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers. She was so damn funny.
– Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) September 4, 2014
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I always liked Joan Rivers in a general way. But when I saw her do standup in a small club I was truly blown away. Force of nature. RIP.
– David Wain (@davidwain) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers.
– Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I”m very sad she”s gone. pic.twitter.com/i1uE9fyHMh
– Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers was fucking awesome. RIP
– Adam Scott (@mradamscott) September 4, 2014
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Goodbye, Joan. You deserved a louder death. #RIPJoanRivers
– Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 4, 2014
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We will miss you @Joan_Rivers. What you did in your life was absolutely remarkable. Your rep for kindness to everyone was completely true
– Joel McHale (@joelmchale) September 4, 2014
#RIPJoanRivers A true legend and Pioneer for women in comedy. pic.twitter.com/tkSKHRWuvD
– The Comedy Store (@TheComedyStore) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan. What a tough trailblazing lady. We've lost so much laughter this year.
– josh groban (@joshgroban) September 4, 2014
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I think if twitter has taught us all one thing, it's that there's a little wannabe Joan Rivers in all of us.
– Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers. You made us laugh and happy.
– Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) September 4, 2014
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Rest in peace, Joan.
– Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) September 4, 2014
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My heart is torn in half. She wasn't done. #Joan https://t.co/XH87wAT4Mb
– Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 4, 2014
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My love to @MelRivers. A brave daughter.
– Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers has died. What a sad ending to a brilliant and tragi-comic life; one of the bravest, and funniest of all.
– Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) September 4, 2014
RIP to the funniest, most hardworking lady in the biz. You will be missed @Joan_Rivers!
– Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) September 4, 2014
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Did not want it to happen this way or this soon, but I am ready to step into Joan Rivers' shoes. Loved her.
– Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) September 4, 2014
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I can't even comprehend the fact that I was @Joan_Rivers last best dressed on @e_FashionPolice. It was a dream come true. Thank you Joan.
– Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) September 4, 2014
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I loved Joan Rivers. A trailblazing funny lady. Have fun up there. #RIPJoan
– Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) September 4, 2014
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Love Her or Hate Her, we're gonna Miss JOAN RIVERS! I always Respected her go for broke humor. One of a kind.R.I.P.
– Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 4, 2014
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I told Maron I'd have a zinger when Joan died. But I didn't think she ever would. She felt eternal, and anyway, zingers are her territory.
– Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) September 4, 2014
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RIP my funny brilliant friend. #JoanRivers https://t.co/MTrJRkhawz
– Kat Graham (@KatGraham) September 4, 2014
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I am so sad. May I live my life as full as #JoanRivers did. Today is a sad day, but I will try and laugh to honor her #CanWeTalk #RIPJoan
– Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) September 4, 2014
JoanRivers- funny, in spite of being told she wasn't allowed to be. #Pioneer
– Anika Noni Rose (@AnikaNoniRose) September 4, 2014
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Very sad to learn about Joan Rivers, a pioneer for women in comedy.
– ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers – we will miss the voice of reason and laughter on fashion's red carpet
– Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) September 4, 2014
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rip Joan Rivers :'( the MOST fabulous and hilarious. Frankie and I saw her live and met her multiple… https://t.co/2n9jlUvYNw
– Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) September 4, 2014
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My fav joke in “A Piece if Work” looking at the wine's vintage and saying “May” Relevant and funny all the way to the end. Thank you Joan.
– Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers once told me she would die before she'd ever apologize for a joke. I'm glad she made it.
– Anthony Jeselnik (@anthonyjeselnik) September 4, 2014
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This was 4 weeks ago. She was a joy. I'll never forget her and will miss her terribly. RIP Joan Rivers. A legend. pic.twitter.com/v9vu9PALnd
– billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 4, 2014
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RIP Joan Rivers. Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed.
– Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) September 4, 2014
@Joan_Rivers Godspeed my sweet. Thanks for all the laughs. Thanks for all the love. I miss you already.
– Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) September 4, 2014
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Joan Rivers was a huge presence in American comedy forever. She was one of a kind and will be a great loss to all who loved humor. R.I.P.
– Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) September 4, 2014
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The world will miss your incredible wit @Joan_Rivers. I sure loved getting to know you. Rest in Peace you hilarious soul.
– Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) September 4, 2014
Burst into tears and barely know the woman.. Always hard when one of the indomitable ones go. #RIPJoanRivers #legend
– Juliette Lewis (@JulietteLewis) September 4, 2014
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Terrible news about Joan Rivers. I was lucky enough to meet her a few months ago. She was still as comedically relevant as anyone.
– Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) September 4, 2014