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Joan Rivers was a famous American comedian, actress and television host known for her sharp wit and criticism of celebrities.
Joan Rivers was an American television personality, comedian, and actress. She was notable for her cutting wit and sassy comedy on-screen, and for her work as a talk show host and celebrity fashion critic. Rivers was also known for her frequent appearances on The Tonight Show and was the first female to host her own late-night talk show.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joan Rivers is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 8, 1933, Joan Rivers was born in Brooklyn, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rivers Begins Stand-up Comedy Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rivers begins performing stand up comedy at various clubs in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut on The Tonight Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Makes her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and quickly becomes a frequent guest.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Late Show with Joan Rivers Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>Premieres the Fox late-night show The Late Show with Joan Rivers which runs for one season.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leaves The Tonight Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joan leaves The Tonight Show after a dispute with NBC over her own talk show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Joan Rivers Show Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>Premieres her syndicated talk show The Joan Rivers Show which runs for five seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joan Rivers Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 4, 2014, Joan Rivers passes away at the age of 81 due to complications from surgery.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Female Host of a Late Night Talk Show</h3><p class='facts-text'>Joan Rivers was the first female host of a late night talk show when she took over The Late Show in 1986.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tony Award Nominee</h3><p class='facts-text'>Joan Rivers was nominated for a Tony Award for her one-woman show, “Sally Marr…and Her Escorts”.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Wrote 11 Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Joan Rivers wrote 11 books, with her first book being “Enter Talking” in 1983. Her last book was “Diary of a Mad Diva” published in 2014.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Emmy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Joan Rivers won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for her show “The Joan Rivers Show” in 1990.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grammy Nominated Artist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Joan Rivers was also a Grammy nominated artist for her comedy album, “What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most?” in 1984.</p></div></div>
Joan Rivers was an American television show host and stand-up comedian born onJune 8, 1933. She was 81 years old when she passed away on September 4, 2014. She was well known for her sharp wit, and her no-holds-barred approach to comedy and hosting. Her 1976 panic attack on The Tonight Show stands as one of comedy's most iconic moments.
Joan Rivers had an estimated net worth of $150M when she passed away in 2014. She was best known for her work as a comedian, author, television host, and businesswoman. Her wealth was generated from a variety of sources, including her stand up comedy, TV shows, and books. She also had her own fashion line, jewelry collection, and skin care products.
