As the news hits home that Joan Rivers has passed away, Ryan Seacrest has led the tributes from Hollywood. In a statement to E! he said: "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."
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
rip Joan Rivers :'( the MOST fabulous and hilarious. Frankie and I saw her live and met her multiple… http://t.co/2n9jlUvYNw
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) 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
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
We have lost a true legend. Thank you Joan for paving the way for broads like me. Sending love and prayers to @MelRivers and her family.
— Official Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) September 4, 2014
