Joan Rivers dies at age 81, funeral planned for Sunday in New York September 5, 2014

Joan Rivers dies at age 81, funeral planned for Sunday in New York

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Comedian Joan Rivers died Thursday, September 4, a week after suffering cardiac arrest during a medical procedure, her daughter said. She was 81. Click through the gallery to look back at her career.

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Joan Rivers through the years

Rivers' big break came in an appearance on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" in 1965. It was the beginning of a relationship that would include dozens of appearances as guest and guest host.

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Joan Rivers through the years

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Rivers followed her Carson breakthrough with appearances on talk and variety shows. Ed Sullivan had her as a guest in 1966.

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Joan Rivers through the years

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Rivers wanted to be an actress when she was young, and she fulfilled that goal after her success as a comedian -- though sometimes playing herself, as she did on "Nip/Tuck," with Julian McMahon, left, and Dylan Walsh.

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Comedian Joan Rivers died in a New York hospital Thursday afternoon, a week after suffering cardiac arrest during a medical procedure, her daughter said.

"She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends," Melissa Rivers said in a written statement.

The funeral for Rivers will be at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan on Sunday, according to temple spokeswoman Elizabeth Fezrine. Details, including the time and if the public will be allowed to attend, are not yet known, she said.

Joan Rivers: 

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/04/showbiz/joan-rivers-dead/index.html



http://www.nationalenquirer.com/celebrity/joan-rivers-autopsy-inconclusive

Medical experts told earlier that they suspected the funny gal may have been given a lethal dose of Propofyl – the same anesthetic that in a large dose killed Michael Jackson-- to undergo a seemingly simple endoscopy

Rivers talks with Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill, at the Grammys in 2005.

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Joan Rivers through the years

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After a falling-out with Johnny Carson, Rivers didn't return to the "Tonight Show" until earlier this year, when Jimmy Fallon took over as host. She was a guest on Fallon's show on February 17.

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