Celebrity | Joan Rivers Joan Rivers, in Photos Comedian is dead at 81 By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Sep 4, 2014 3:04 PM CDT Copied Joan Rivers on April 12, 1965, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi, File) See 11 more photos The AP provides a look at Joan Rivers over the years in these images. The groundbreaking comedian died today at age 81. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. A pregnant 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting. New Jersey officials slam American Dream mall for breaking a promise. Report an error