Joan Rivers news and celebrity tributes spread online following the TV icon's death, with "Fashion Police" co-hosts Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic among the most devastated over the loss. Other celebrities who mourned the passing of the comedienne turned fashion critic were Katy Perry, Ellen DeGeneres and Donald Trump.
According to a report from ABC News, celebrities and fans took to social media their heartfelt messages and condolences for the family of the 81-year- old Hollywood legend.
Kelly Osbourne posted an Instagram photo of herself on the "Fashion Police" set with Joan Rivers. The 29-year-old captioned the photo: "I'm completely heartbroken by the loss of my beloved Joan. Not only was she my boss, she was and will always be my teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and the only grandmother I ever knew."
The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne continued: "She was family and I will never forget her. Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I'm sad, lonely or upset all I will have to do is think of Joan and a smile will cross my face. Laughter is what she gave us and laughter is what she would want us to do in remembrance of her."
Kelly Osbourne also addressed Joan Rivers' family: "Melissa and Cooper, my thoughts are with you and I love you both so much. Joan, thank you for taking me in and loving me as a daughter. I will miss you deeply and will always hear your voice in my head saying 'my darling get out there and be you!'"
TV host Giuliana Rancic, who worked with Joan Rivers for 13 years, issued this statement through E!News: "It is almost impossible to describe how much I adored Joan and how much she has meant to me. Working with her for the last 13 years has been one of the true joys of my life."
The Italian beauty added: "(Joan) could put a smile on your face, instantly, no matter how hard your day was ... My life is so much fuller and happier because I got to share it with this beautiful person, a true genius. I woke up today unable to grasp what the world will be like without her and at the same time feel so privileged to have called her my friend."
E!Online was one of the first to report about Joan Rivers' news about her cardiac arrest. The "Fashion Police" host reportedly stopped breathing during a minor endoscopic procedure at Yorkville Endoscopy medical clinic.
CNN reported Joan Rivers news announcing her passing as her 46-year-old daughter Melissa Rivers released a written statement. "She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends," the statement read.
Celebrity tributes spread all over the Internet after the announcement of Joan Rivers' death, reported ABC News.
Singer Katy Perry tweeted: "What's the point of wearing all these dumb costumes if Joan's not here to rip them apart. RIP Joan Rivers. You are a one of a one."
Donald Trump tweeted a message for the former winner of his reality competition "The Apprentice": "@Joan_Rivers was an amazing woman and a great friend. Her energy and talent were boundless. She will be greatly missed."
Ellen DeGeneres also took to Twitter to share her sentiments: "Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a lot of comedians. I'm very sad she's gone."
