Joan Rivers

• Birth year: 1933

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• Death year: 2014

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• Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) ,was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.