Joan Rivers epitomised an inimitable, unapologetic personality. As she put it, she got where she was because she said what everyone else was thinking, but not saying. Although her controversial sense of humour was sometimes met with criticism, and seen as offensive, nobody could deny her genius when it came to comedy. She will certainly be missed by those in the industry, and by her fans, who she continued to make blush and laugh out loud until the age of 81. A true icon of the entertainment industry, and a woman who stood against all of the stereotypes, breaking barriers that were so often overlooked. These videos from Joan’s hosting of Live at the Apollo showcase some of her hilarious, expletive-laden work, and reiterate that she truly was the Queen of Comedy. – LF
Warning: explicit language and adult humour