Joan Rivers Dead Twitter Reaction: Celebrities And Fans Mourn 'Fashion Police' Star

Joan Rivers made people laugh with her outrageous jokes, but on Thursday Twitter users flocked to the social media site to mourn the “Fashion Police” star. She died at Mount Sinai Hospital a week after she stopped breathing during a nonsurgical procedure in New York City. Her career spanned over five decades and made millions laugh. She was an Emmy award-winning actress, best-selling author and host of "Fashion Police." Rivers made the query, "Who are you wearing," famous during her red carpet coverage.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers," daughter Melissa said in a statement, according to People. "She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and appreciated."
Fans and celebrities posted their condolences on Twitter after the star's death. Rivers touched people from Sharon Osbourne to Bette Midler.
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
Joan Rivers @Joan_Rivers was an amazing woman and a great friend. Her energy and talent were boundless. She will be greatly missed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2014
We've lost a true legend today and an amazing woman - a pioneer. She opened up the arena for women in comedy....
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) September 4, 2014
NOOOOOOOO.......... RIP Joan. You will be forever missed.
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) September 4, 2014
RIP the mighty Joan Rivers. Funny & fearless. Truly one of a kind.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 4, 2014
.@Joan_Rivers was a dear & wonderful friend who I've known for 45yrs. Great guest, pal, comedian & mother. We will never see her likes again
— Larry King (@kingsthings) September 4, 2014
In shock hearing that joan rivers died. She felt like someone who was ageless and would live forever. I still don’t really believe it.
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) September 4, 2014
Sad day today hearing about the passing of the legendary Joan Rivers. The world is much less funny now. She was an inspiration.
— Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) September 4, 2014
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
No words.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 12, 2014
So funny and irrepressible. Rest in peace, Joan Rivers.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) September 4, 2014
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
Joan Rivers RIP- I loved spending this time with you recently. One of my all time favorite interviews.… http://t.co/OF4Ud4l037
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) September 4, 2014
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
My heart is torn in half. She wasn't done. #Joan http://t.co/XH87wAT4Mb
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) September 4, 2014
Watching Joan Rivers do standup at age 81 was incredible: athletic, jaw-dropping, terrifying, essential. It never stopped. Neither will she.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) September 4, 2014
And in addition to being a trailblazer the great Joan always smelled good.Thanks for taking my challenge. I still owe you one. RIP x,sj
— Sarah Jessica Parker (@SJP) September 4, 2014
RIP GODDESS: Hail Hail, a GENIUS has vacated this realm: Joan Rivers has died.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) September 4, 2014
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
Rest In Peace Joan Rivers. thoughts and prayers to her family and those who knew her. She was one of a kind. She will be missed
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 4, 2014
My heart is absolutely broken. My prayers go out to #JoanRivers and her family. RIP#JoanRivers http://t.co/9QT4IGQgMA
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) September 4, 2014
RIP Joan Rivers... You were one of the greatest... We will miss you making us laugh by always saying what we were afraid to...
— Jason Priestley (@Jason_Priestley) September 4, 2014
First Robin. Now Joan. The world just became a less funny place. RIP Joan Rivers.
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) September 4, 2014
Fashion police won't be the same without you #RIPJoanRivers
— ~Andjela Colic~ (@andjelac_) September 4, 2014
I loved watching fashion police, RIP Joan Rivers
— Golden. (@CrownLaureen) September 4, 2014
RIP Joan Rivers - a lot of tragedy in her life... but she was hilarious throughout
— Stephen Woodman (@Stephentwoodman) September 4, 2014
"I made it big by saying what others were thinking!" -- Joan Rivers #RIPJoanRivers
— DJ Nailz (@DJNAILZ) September 4, 2014
Thought she'd outlive us all. #RIP Joan Rivers.
— Lisa G. (@lisag30D) September 4, 2014
This picture makes me wanna cry. #RIPJoanRivers #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/uw5VFjLSZV
— Erik (@Erik_Rollins) September 4, 2014
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