"My dear friend, Joan Rivers, has passed away. Once again, I can only quote Billy Crystal...'there are no words.' Bon voyage, Joan."
"RIP Joan Rivers... You made fun of my boobies just last week and it was an HONOR. Thanks for making so many people laugh here on Earth."
"It is almost impossible to describe how much I adored Joan and how much she has meant to me. She was not only the funniest woman I have ever met but was incredibly loving, honest, and lived her life with no regrets. Working with her for the last 13 years has been one of the true joys of my life. She could put a smile on your face, instantly, no matter how hard your day was."
"What a full life. Every woman in comedy is indebted to her. She was there at the beginning and funny to the end. RIP Joan."
"RIP Joan Rivers. Being publicly told that my dress is hideous will never feel quite as awesome. You will be truly missed."
"I'm completely heartbroken by the loss of my beloved Joan. Not only was she my boss, she was and will always be my teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and the only grandmother I ever knew. She was family and I will never forget her. Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I'm sad, lonely or upset all I will have to do is think of Joan and a smile will cross my face. Laughter is what she gave us and laughter is what she would want us to do in remembrance of her. Melissa and Cooper, my thoughts are with you and I love you both so much. Joan, thank you for taking me in and loving me as a daughter. I will miss you deeply and will always hear your voice in my head saying ‘my darling get out there and be you!"
"What's the point of wearing all these dumb costumes if Joan's not here to rip them apart �� RIP Joan Rivers. You are a one of a one."
"Rest In Peace to the amazing Joan Rivers. very very sad news."
"My heart is torn in half. She wasn't done. #Joan"
"Joan was a trailblazer in so many ways, and I greatly admired her talent and humor. She was a colleague and friend, as we worked together on E!, and she was also a treasured guest on my radio show many times. Regardless of the forum, Joan was full of funny, witty surprises and she had so much spirit. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Melissa and her family."
"Rest in peace @Joan_Rivers. Thank you for changing my life. I will miss you so much."
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm 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."
"Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I'm very sad she's gone."
"We will miss you @Joan_Rivers. What you did in your life was absolutely remarkable. Your rep for kindness to everyone was completely true."
"My heart is absolutely broken. My prayers go out to #JoanRivers and her family. RIP#JoanRivers."
"We'd fuss but love was there. Cant believe ur gone. Love to your family. You were iconic and trailblazing. RIP Joan."
"No one loved life, laughter, and a good time more than Joan. We would have dinner and laugh and gossip and I always left the table smiling. She was a brassy, often outrageous, and hilarious performer who made millions laugh. In private, she was the picture of elegance and class. I will miss her."
"Moi is deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and fellow legend, Joan Rivers. From our first appearance together as battling make-up counter girls in 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' to our recent appearances together on QVC (Joan called it "The Thrilla in Manolos"), we were always two of a kind. I will miss her. Can we talk? You bet we can, Joan! Forever and ever!"
"My heart is broken. Joan Rivers RIP. Gone way too soon. All my thoughts & prayers are with Melissa & her family."
"RIP Joan. I am so sorry, @MelRivers, for your loss."
"Incredibly heartbroken...we will miss you so much. Amazing Mother, Amazing Grandmother, Amazing…"
"Watching Joan Rivers do standup at age 81 was incredible: athletic, jaw-dropping, terrifying, essential. It never stopped. Neither will she."
"Heaven just got a little funnier. We will miss you, Joan. There will never be another one like you."
"I'll miss my good friend & fellow Barnard grad Joan Rivers-Greatly admired her comedic genius. Pls remember her w/ me."