Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Joan Rivers. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky, was a prominent American comedienne, actress, writer, producer, and television host. Rivers was renowned for her brash and often controversial comedic style characterized by self-deprecating humor and sharp, critical observations about celebrities and political figures, delivered in her distinctive New York accent. A pioneer for women in comedy, she broke barriers and paved the way for future generations. Her career spanned decades, during which she garnered accolades including an Emmy and a Grammy Award, along with a Tony Award nomination, solidifying her status as an entertainment icon.
In 1956, Joan Rivers' first marriage was to James Sanger. The marriage lasted six months and was annulled because Sanger did not want children and had not told Rivers before the wedding.
On January 2, 1972, Joan Rivers made her Broadway debut in the play Fun City, which received a negative critical reception and ran for only nine performances.
In 1986, Fox Television Network announced that Joan Rivers would host The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, leading to the end of her friendship with Johnny Carson. Carson learned of the show from Fox and not from Rivers.
On May 15, 1987, Joan Rivers and her husband Edgar Rosenberg were fired from The Late Show after she challenged Fox executives.
On August 14, 1987, Edgar Rosenberg, Joan Rivers' husband, committed suicide in Philadelphia. Rivers blamed the tragedy on his "humiliation" by Fox.
In 1987, Joan Rivers was married to Rosenberg until his suicide, four days after she asked him for a separation.
In her book Bouncing Back, Rivers described how she developed bulimia nervosa after Rosenberg's 1987 suicide, and the subsequent death of her psychologist. Additionally, Rivers' relationship with her daughter had been strained at the time, as Melissa blamed her for her father's death.
In 1988, Joan Rivers hosted a nighttime program on Fox that was ultimately unsuccessful.
In 2002, Joan Rivers, who was licensed to carry a gun in New York City, was threatened with the loss of the license after an altercation with a car rental clerk.
In a 2008 interview, Joan Rivers recounted contemplating suicide after Rosenberg's death and the strained relationship with her daughter, but her dog saved her life.
On August 28, 2014, Joan Rivers experienced serious complications and stopped breathing during a throat procedure in Yorkville, Manhattan. She was resuscitated and transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital.
On January 26, 2015, Melissa Rivers filed a malpractice lawsuit against the clinic and doctors who performed surgery on her mother.
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