R.I.P. Joan Rivers

The world lost one of the savviest comediennes. Joan Rivers, a trailblazer and renowned satirist, has passed away. Joan was one of the first female comics to grace the Tonight Show stage after seven years of trying to land the gig. We honor her today with this quote:

I was smart enough to go through any door that opened.

And we are grateful for that.
Here is the official statement put out by E! / NBC Universal:
“E! and NBC Universal send our deepest condolences to Melissa, Cooper and her entire extended family on this incredibly sad day. For decades Joan has made people laugh, shattered glass ceilings and revolutionized comedy. She was unapologetic and fiercely dedicated to entertaining all of us and has left an indelible mark on the people that worked with her and on her legions of fans. She’s been a much beloved member of the E! family for over 20 years and the world is less funny without her in it. Today our hearts are heavy knowing Joan will not be bounding through the doors.”