Bye, Joan.

Joan Rivers passed away today at age 81, following complications from surgery. She had gone into cardiac arrest, and then put into a medically induced coma. Just hours ago, she was "resting comfortably" after being revived. RIP, Joan. :(

Very sad news.
Her British fans were looking forward to her UK tour next month. She had called the tour “Quick... Before They Close the Lid (Seriously... this one could be IT!)”.
Alas, the lid was closed too soon.

She was the narrator of the "Letterman" cartoon segments in the 1970s-era "Electric Company" series. Gene Wilder played Letterman's voice.

Legendary stand-up comedienne. Bounced back after the suicide of her husband Edgar Rosenberg and the cancellation of her late-night talk show on FOX. Distinctive voice.

Sad.

Sad news. I remember her voicing Dot from Spaceballs. She also had a cameo in Shrek 2, as an announcer on the red carpet.

Also, one of the more popular panelists on "Hollywood Squares" game show. From the old days, when comics had to project a characterization for effect. She made that exasperated screech a trademark. Sniping and snarking with impunity like some insane consigliere. We've lost another stalwart from the Good Old Days.