Joan Rivers Dead at 81

Joan Rivers was a pioneer for women in entertainment. Whether she is loved or hated, her courage and tenacity deserve respect. She started in a time when comedy was a man’s world, and was able to make a place for herself among younger viewers with Fashion Police. If you want a picture of Joan, from the early days to recent days, check out “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” the 2010 by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg,