Hollywood is mourning the loss of a legend — and E! is grieving a member of its family. After Joan Rivers' daughter, Melissa Rivers, confirmed the comedienne's death at age 81 on Thursday, Sept. 4, the Fashion Police host's colleagues and friends at E! and NBCUniversal flooded the internet with tributes to the late star.
"E! and NBCUniversal send our deepest condolences to Melissa, Cooper, and her entire extended family on this incredibly sad day," the networks said in a statement. "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."
The statement continued: "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."
Other E! stars offered their condolences via Twitter and Facebook. Read their remembrances below:
Ryan Seacrest:
She was trailblazing. Hysterical. Thoughtful. We’ll miss you immensely Joan.
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 4, 2014
It was a treat running into Joan in the hallways at E!…she was always on… always a riot. Our thoughts are w/ you & your family @MelRivers.
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 4, 2014
Ross Mathews:
A legend. So funny. So kind to me. So sad. Our E! Family, as well as the entire world, is so grateful… http://t.co/7RZ0ySetVb
— Ross Mathews (@helloross) September 4, 2014
Khloe Kardashian:
Rob Kardashian:
This Woman lived Life to thee fullest!!! You will be missed Always! 🙁 pic.twitter.com/59190aNoz5
— ROBERT KARDASHIAN (@robkardashian) September 4, 2014
Kris Jenner: Kendall Jenner:
Rest In Peace to the amazing Joan Rivers. very very sad news pic.twitter.com/pU1KcbPnFP
— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) September 4, 2014
George Kotsiopoulos:
Rest in peace @Joan_Rivers. Thank you for changing my life. I will miss you so much.
— George Kotsiopoulos (@GeorgeKotsi) September 4, 2014
Joel McHale:
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
Catt Sadler:
Rest in peace, funny lady. We will miss you.
— catt sadler (@IAmCattSadler) September 4, 2014
Maria Menounos:
Rip #JoanRivers Rivers.such a fan of your honesty,talent,work ethic&generosity.U did so much 2 pave the road 4females in this biz thnk u
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) September 4, 2014
