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Joan Rivers

American comedian, actress, and television host (1933–2014)

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Occupation

Comedian

Born in

Brooklyn

Born

June 8, 1933

Zodiac

Gemini

29,674

days lived

81

age at death

Born
June 8, 1933 in 🇺🇸Brooklyn
Died
September 4, 2014 (aged 81)
Zodiac
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Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nomination for a Tony Award.

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2014
Day 29,673
Age 81

Death

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Sep 4, 2014

Joan Rivers dies at age 81 after complications during a medical procedure.

2011
Day 28,355
Age 77

Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?

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Jan 25, 2011

Stars in reality TV show with daughter Melissa, showcasing their relationship.

2010
Day 28,218
Age 77

Fashion Police

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Sep 10, 2010

Premiered as host of E!'s 'Fashion Police', commenting on celebrity fashion.

Day 27,966
Age 76

Documentary: Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

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Jan 1, 2010

Subject of documentary film showcasing her life and career.

2008
Day 27,235
Age 74

The Joan Rivers Theatre

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Jan 1, 2008
1990
Day 20,661
Age 56

Emmys - Outstanding Talk Show Host

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Jan 1, 1990

Won Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host for 'The Joan Rivers Show'.

1989
Day 20,296
Age 55

The Joan Rivers Show

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Jan 1, 1989

Hosted 'The Joan Rivers Show', a daytime talk show.

1987
Day 19,790
Age 54

Husband Edgar Rosenberg's Death

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Aug 14, 1987

Husband Edgar Rosenberg dies by suicide.

1986
Day 19,200
Age 52

The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers

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Jan 1, 1986

Briefly hosted 'The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers' on Fox.

Day 19,200
Age 52

Rupture with Johnny Carson

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Jan 1, 1986

Accepting the Fox hosting job led to a fallout with Johnny Carson.

1983
Day 18,150
Age 49

First Woman to Host Late Night

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Feb 16, 1983

First permanent female guest host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'.

1968
Day 12,644
Age 34

Daughter Melissa Rivers Born

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Jan 20, 1968

Daughter Melissa Rivers is born.

1965
Day 11,725
Age 32

Marriage to Edgar Rosenberg

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Jul 15, 1965

Marries Edgar Rosenberg, who becomes her manager and producer.

Day 11,577
Age 31

Appears on The Tonight Show

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Feb 17, 1965

First appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'.

Day 11,530
Age 31

Stand-up Comedy Breakthrough

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Jan 1, 1965

Gains recognition as a stand-up comedian.

1960
Day 9,703
Age 26

Greenwich Village Comedy Scene

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Jan 1, 1960
1955
Day 7,877
Age 21

Brief Marriage to James Sanger

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Jan 1, 1955

Brief marriage to James Sanger; marriage annulled after six months.

1954
Day 7,512
Age 20

Graduates from Barnard College

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Jan 1, 1954

Graduates from Barnard College with a B.A. in English Literature.

1933
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Birth

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Jun 8, 1933

Born Joan Molinsky in Brooklyn, New York.