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Joan Rivers: A Life in Pictures

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12:30 PM PDT, September 4, 2014

Joan Riverslived a truly extraordinary life.

Legendary comedian Joan Rivers, known for her acerbic wit, boundless energy, and tenacious work ethic, has passed away at the age of 81. Rivers was a trailblazing performer and writer who redefined Hollywood and society's expectations for women.

Not only was she a gifted comedian known for pushing the boundaries of socially accepted humor, Rivers stole the spotlight with her acting abilities, wrote hugely successful books, starred in multiple television shows, and became one of the most outspoken and sought after critics in the fashion world.

In honor of the woman who paved the way for outspoken women to shine in in Hollywood, let's take a look back at Joan Rivers through the years.
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Joan Rivers: A Life in Pictures

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Joan Rivers lived a truly extraordinary life.

Legendary comedian Joan Rivers, known for her acerbic wit, boundless energy, and tenacious work ethic, has passed away at the age of 81. Rivers was a trailblazing performer and writer who redefined Hollywood and society's expectations for women.

Not only was she a gifted comedian known for pushing the boundaries of socially accepted humor, Rivers stole the spotlight with her acting abilities, wrote hugely successful books, starred in multiple television shows, and became one of the most outspoken and sought after critics in the fashion world.

In honor of the woman who paved the way for outspoken women to shine in in Hollywood, let's take a look back at Joan Rivers through the years.

January 1, 1960

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Joan posed for a glamorous headshot in her late 20s.

January 1, 1980

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Here Joan poses for a promotional photo at a time when her career was on the rise.

September 10, 2000

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Joan was snapped with her partner in crime, daughter Melissa Rivers, at an Emmy Party in Los Angeles.

February 21, 2001

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Joan and Melissa were all smiles at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center.

February 29, 2004

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Joan added a touch of old school Hollywood glamour to the 76th Annual Academy Awards.

August 4, 2004

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Joan was well coordinated for the Shop Etc. launch party in New York City.

November 21, 2004

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The funny lady showed support for the organization God's Love We Deliver, which provides meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves at its 11th annual race in New York City.

January 5, 2011

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Joan and Melissa matched on the red carpet of the 2011 Comcast Entertainment Group Television Critics Association cocktail reception in Pasadena, California.

January 14, 2011

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Joan seemed to have a blast at the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles.

September 10, 2012

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Joan was just one of the girls at the Elie Tahari Spring 2013 presentation in New York City.

April 6, 2014

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The Fashion Police host dazzled at The Realistic Joneses opening night at The Lyceum Theater in New York City.

June 30, 2014

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Joan stopped by SiriusXM earlier this summer.

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