Celebrity reactions to Joan Rivers’ death

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

“How wonderful it would be if there were something out there, and they were all single & Jewish” -JoanRivers on StarTalkRadio

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) September 4, 2014

Deeply, deeply saddend to hear of Joan Rivers passing. Carry on, torchbearers. @lenadunham @amyschumer @sarahsilverman @louisck etc, etc.

— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) September 4, 2014

I just heard the unfortunate news about “Joan Rivers” ….I'm beyond sad about it. My prayers go out to her family and friends.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) September 4, 2014

Joan Rivers was one of the smartest and most beautifully flawed women of all time.

— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) September 4, 2014

So dad to learn of @Joan_Rivers' passing…she was always incredibly kind to me and a true American treasure.

— Meredith Vieira (@meredithvieira) September 4, 2014

My heart breaks for the family and friends of Joan Rivers. What a beautiful and light filled person. You will be missed.

— Jennifer Love Hewitt (@TheReal_Jlh) September 4, 2014

I am so sorry at the passing of Joan Rivers. She was a friend. She inspired me. She made me laugh since I was a kid, and I loved her so much

— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) September 4, 2014

Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I’m very sad she’s gone. pic.twitter.com/i1uE9fyHMh

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 4, 2014

One of the best to do this comedy thing. #rip joanrivers. #FunnyForReal #Fearless#AlwaysHustlin#Legend… http://t.co/hnZnWCYXOd

— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) September 4, 2014

So sad to have lost Joan Rivers.She may have been 81 but was still in her prime with a mouth that wouldn't quit. The silence is deafening

— Lewis Black (@TheLewisBlack) September 4, 2014

I'll miss my good friend & fellow Barnard grad Joan Rivers-Greatly admired her comedic genius. Pls remember her w/ me http://t.co/VILWl7ZGUE

— Martha Stewart (@MarthaStewart) September 4, 2014