Joan Rivers Star-Studded Funeral

It appears that Joan Rivers got the Hollywood-inspired funeral she had always wished for.  



Rivers, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 81 after being taken off life support, was laid to rest on Sunday on the Upper East Side of New York City.

According to the AP, Howard Stern delivered a eulogy while Broadway star Audra McDonald performed "Smile" and bagpipers played "New York, New York" in her memory. The New York City Gay Men's Chorus also sang several Broadway hits including the classic "Hey Big Spender." Hugh Jackman sang "Quiet Please, There's a Lady On Stage" at the end of the funeral.

According to reports, Joan's daughter Melissa spoke "about how she respected her mother and appreciated everyone's support."

Needless to say, many celebrities attended the ceremony including Kelly Osbourne, Kathy Griffin, Donald Trump, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Giuliana Rancic, Bernadette Peters, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Barbara Walters, Dr. Oz, Alan Cumming, Clive Davis, Diane Sawyer, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Geraldo Rivera, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and Andy Cohen.

The funeral program also featured three of the late comedian's classic lines: "Can we talk?" "Who are you wearing?" and "Because I'm a funny person."


R.I.P Joan Rivers


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