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Over 20 years of laughter were brought to the Q by Joan Rivers. The QVC Hosts share their thoughts, sentiments, stories and condolences for Joan Rivers and family. Rest in peace, Joan.

Jill Bauer

But most of all…what I loved about Joan Rivers was her kindness. Yes, her public persona was brash, racy, off color, and controversial. But for those of us who were lucky enough to really know the person behind it all, Joan Rivers was generous, gracious, thoughtful, and kind. From inviting me to her home for Christmas one year because I couldn’t make it home to family, to taking me out to dinner when I lived in London and making sure I had taxi fare to get back to my flat, to sending me a handwritten note after my father died and hugging me tight when she found out my dog, Duke, was diagnosed with cancer, Joan always made sure I knew she cared. In talking with various others in the aftermath of Joan’s passing, I’ve learned how many people have stories of Joan that are similar to mine. She loved people and her giving heart wanted to take care of as many of us as she could. What she gave to us in those moments, was her time. It is a gift that is priceless to me and something I’ll always treasure. I hope I told her “thank you” enough.

Jane Treacy

Joan will live forever in our hearts!

David Venable

It was almost 20 years ago that I first met and worked with the legendary Joan Rivers. I will always remember her humor, support and amazing energy. Sending love and prayers for her family at this difficult time. We will miss our funny and talented friend.

Nancy Hornback

I am saddened to hear of Joan Rivers' passing. As tough as she was, she had a heart of gold. She was incredibly generous and kind to me as a new host, for which I am grateful. I will do my best not to cry. You see on the day of Jeanne Bice's passing, Joan saw me crying. She said, "Oh stop your crying! Jeanne had a great life & she's in heaven dancing with angels!" So to Joan...I know you've had a full life & are now free to be your glorious self with the angels! My heart & prayers go out to Melissa & her dear friend, David Dangle.

Gabrielle Kerr

So sad to hear about the passing of Joan Rivers. Not only was she a comedic legend, fashion icon, extraordinary business woman, but most importantly she was a genuine and caring person. One story comes to mind when I think of Joan's impact on her family, friends, fans, and QVC as a whole. Back when I was pregnant with Jericho I passed her in the hallway and said "Joan do you have any advice for a new Mom?" I expected some kind of joke or punch line, but instead she looked at me and said "cherish every moment of it." It was an amazing realization for me and proof that Joan Rivers was a kindhearted and loving individual. I am thinking of Melissa, Cooper, David Dangle and all who loved Joan.

Amy Stran

"Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It's all funny." -- Joan Rivers. You will be missed.

Sandra Bennett

The normal buzz in the studio and hallways of QVC was more subdued tonight. Everyone is so sad about Joan Rivers. Not because she was famous. Because she was kind. One of our stylists said it best to me, "Joan made everyone feel like they were someone special." 

Dan Wheeler

"Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It's all funny." Here's a thought for the day from our dear friend Joan. God bless!

Antonella Nester

Joan Rivers was one of the kindest, sweetest, generous and humble people I know. Behind closed doors, she was an angel. I love her and will miss her too much. There are things I really want to share with you about Joan, and I will, but right now, I send prayers and love to her family. I am heart broken and at a huge loss.

Mary Beth Roe

Over the past 23+ years that I've known Joan, people would ask me, "What is she like in person? Is she rude or mean?" "No", I would say, because during all those years, she was only kind, caring and grateful. Every time we worked together, she would ask about my family. Every time I was going through a difficulty in my life like a very sick child or the deaths of my mom & dad, she would always say to me, "If you need anything or you need someone to call in the top docs, just call me." And she was sincere. I really loved Joan, and on this Thursday, I am so thankful I had the privilege of knowing Joan and being friends, because I got to see a hardworking, passionate, gracious person who truly cared about those around her. My prayers are for her family and close friends, like David and Eileen now. Thanks for the precious memories, Joan! You will be missed by many at QVC!

I am so grateful I was able to attend Joan River's funeral along with 5 of my favorite friends from QVC. There were tears, but there was a lot of laughter, and Joan would have been very pleased. Many Joan stories were told that were so funny, but then I would be jolted back to reality that there would be no more Joan stories made, and it would bring me to tears. The bagpipers from the NYPD played Amazing Grace at the end which gave me goosebumps, followed by Frank Sinatra's song New York, New York played by the bagpipes! It was the perfect ending to the celebration of Joan's life! We are all so blessed to have known her and to have laughed with her all these years.

Courtney Cason

Goodbye for now our sweet friend Joan Rivers. You were an amazing woman with a great heart. I know heaven must be laughing and smiling with their new found angel. Prayers and thoughts to Joan's friends, family, and team.

Pat James-Dementri

My deepest sympathy and prayers to all who loved Joan Rivers... Prayers of comfort for Melissa, Cooper, David Dangle and her QVC family and friends...there are many words to describe a women who was a trailblazer, inspiration and icon.. My heart is sad to say goodbye to Joan... One day I told her that my mom loved her perfume and soon a box arrived for my mom.. She was always generous of heart.. she taught us to work hard and be professional.. It will be hard to imagine QVC without her...she described herself as a simple girl with a dream... Here's to hoping all of your dreams came true... We will miss you for all eternity... Prayers and hugs...

Jayne Brown

I am so sad that we lost our friend Joan Rivers today. Joan was truly one of the hardest working women on TV. She was a very generous person. Always asked about how your family was doing. And could always make you laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest in peace.

Rick Domeier

For making us laugh until we cried, for always treating the backstage crew with respect, for all the promos, for Stormy Rivers, for taking time to write the forward to my book, for being a true inspiration... Thank you. The QVC family is sad today. R.I.P. Joan Rivers.

Dan Hughes

It is so difficult to post something like this without using the word "I" in it...and this is not about me. Have you ever used the phrase about some one and said "they MADE me laugh"? That was Joan Rivers, she didn't ask for your permission or bother to prepare you for what might be coming next. She preferred to not give you a choice in the matter. If she decided that you were the one that was going to smile, giggle or laugh she simply took the time to make it happen. With out your blessing she could force you to change your attitude or brighten your own day. She took the time to do that for people. Joan and I were at war for over 30 years, a wonderful beautiful and loving war of words. From an outsiders vantage point you might not understand just how much respect and true admiration we shared for each other. Her private (and loving) specialty with me was balding jokes, mine plastic surgery. There were no rules of political correctness between us because we knew each other well enough to know that it was the joke that mattered and neither ever meant harm. We kept score. When others pass each other in the hall with salutations, we hit each other with zingers and one liners.....
It was our game, our private little game, and yes, she MADE me laugh. She was truly brilliant in her word smithing of a joke. The fewest word possible for the biggest reaction. She walked passed me one day and simply said , "your HAIR looks nice today"...I knew she meant singular....and I smiled all day. I once hit her with a comment (and I wont share it here on face book) that to any one who might not know how much I loved that woman, would have called me heartless and cruel...and she used the line in her routine for over 20 years. Sorry for the world "I" in this message...I have already used it a few times already, but today, I cried in my truck on the way home.

Joan, if you could see facebook, read ALL the great things people are saying about you and your impact on their lives. Whether they were blessed to have truly known you or just witnessed your talent from afar...you made an impact on peoples lives, you made a difference, you MADE them smile, you stole their hearts and earned every bit of love an affection thrown your way. Saddened that our game is over and there is no more keeping score.....You won my friend. Not in jokes alone but in life itself. You won because we love you.

Jennifer Coffey

My deepest condolences to Joan Rivers' family and friends. She brought light and laughter into every life she touched, including my own. Thank you, Joan. You are so very missed already.

Shawn Killinger

I was always nervous to work w her bc she was "that" big. And yet she was so disarming you wished she were ur neighbor u cud hv coffee with. Joan Rivers, u will never know the pride I had coming to Qvc and telling people I had met you. And the day u told me the way to meet a good man was to go on 50 coffee dates, is tenderly etched on my heart. To Melissa Rivers, Cooper, david Dangle and the JR Worldwide team...I'm just so sorry.

Albany Irvin

It's been a sad day here at the Q. Joan Rivers was not a guest...She was FAMILY!!! She was smart, saavy, commpassionate, kind, encouraging, and uplifting. I was always humbled that she would remember my children and ask about my life. She truly had a heart for people. We miss you already. My life has been enriched simply by knowing you and spending time with you!!! XOXO

Sharon Faetsch

My heart is breaking at the news of Joan Rivers passing earlier today. I have so many amazing memories of working with her. She made me laugh so many times on the air, it hurt. But, what surprised me the most was that behind the scenes, she was one of the most caring and sincere people that I had ever met. I will hold the memories that I have of her close through the rest of my life. Joan, my dear, you will be truly missed.

Jacque Gonzales

I don't know where to begin. I can't believe that we've lost Joan. She meant so much to me. The Joan you saw on TV compared to the woman I got to know over the past 12 years - are very different. She'd always ask about my mom (who never liked Joan - thinking she was loud and rude - until I introduced them - and my mother agreed that she was very sweet and kind.), she knew how devastated I was at the loss of my dog Bo - and she encouraged me everyday to adopt a new dog; she always asked about my daughter and husband (he worked with her as a producer at QVC in the late 90's); she was so caring when we lost my father in law and when my brother in law became ill. Whenever I needed advice - she was there in an instant to help. She didn't have to do any of those things - she was "Joan Rivers"! But the real Joan had a heart of gold. A generous, loving and caring woman.

We were just talking last week about how much fun we were going to have on our upcoming show on Sept 19th with "Joan Rivers & Dennis Basso". She said "We just hang on and Dennis will do everything in the show! He'll sell his things, he'll sell my things - you and I just get to have fun!" I couldn't wait.

Every show we did together she'd say to me "It's your show darling and I know that I'm in good hands with you - so let's have fun." It was one of the greatest compliments I've ever received.

After she adopted Teegan, her Japanese Chin - he was getting accustomed to all the people around Joan - he instantly jumped onto my chair and sat with me. She said it was a big deal because Teegan was still skittish. Then Teegan jumped off of my chair and onto Joan's lap - she was so happy - it was the first time he had done that! It was a truly special moment.

My heart breaks for Melissa and Cooper - her fur babies, her many loved ones and fans.

I pray that she's with her beloved Edgar, Spike - and all of the pets she's lost over the years - and that she and Johnny Carson are once again the best of friends performing together in Heaven - with Robin Williams of course.

To our little bee - Joan - you achieved the impossible - and your spirit, kindness, humor, inspiration and love will live on inside all of those you've touched.

May God be with you and your loved ones always.

Until we meet again...
Jacque

Kerstin Lindquist

There are celebrities who come to the Q & act like celebs, then there was Joan. Kind & beyond generous to every person she met, & that included me as a brand new host years ago. I just truly thought she would make it through. My girls & I prayed for her & we will pray for Melissa & David & her entire family. Grief & sadness & a huge void at the Q, she will just be missed so deeply.

Carolyn Gracie

I was very sad to learn of the passing of our dear Joan Rivers. I, like so many, had been holding out hope that she would somehow bolt upright out of her hospital bed and be better than new again. She truly had a heart of gold, and was a force to be reckoned with. She was BIG on pet rescue and so kind to animals. She was an inspiration to so many and we always loved having her at the Q. I remember being so nervous the first time I had the opportunity to work with her, but that feeling lasted all of 20 seconds. She was warm, generous, so helpful and SHE laughed at MY jokes. And she loved that I always "got" hers. She would say things that only I could hear and have both of us cracking up through the whole presentation. She would always say to me afterward, "You know, you are really great. Why don't we work together more often?" What an incredible compliment, coming from such a legend. I will miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and with all those who love her. I will never forget what it was like to share a stage with such an incredible lady. The world is a little less funny today and I know her cabaret show in heaven tonight is standing room only. We'll miss you Joan. We'll never forget you.

Leah Williams

There is a very nice security guard named Peter at QVC. On my way out of the building today, he said his usual goodbye and then added, “It’s a sad day”. He was talking of course about the passing of Joan Rivers. He went on to tell me that he hadn’t known much about Joan when he first came to work at QVC six years ago. But whenever she would leave the studio after a visit, she would stop at his security desk and give him m&m candies from her green room. He said he didn’t think of her as an entertainment icon, she was just the really nice lady who always thought enough of the security guard to stop, say hello, and share a sweet treat. That story truly expresses what was remarkable and wonderful about Joan Rivers. She was kind and thoughtful, and gracious and caring, and just happened to be an entertainment legend. We will miss her, but the joy she brought to all who knew her will live on.

Rachel Boesing

Thank you for the laughter Joan Rivers. May you rest in peace. 
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lisa Robertson

I have tried to collect my thoughts all afternoon about Joan, but I just can't. I do not know how to express, in a simple FB post what a tremendous loss it is, what a brilliant, funny and kind person she was, and how honored I am that she felt I was worth caring about. No matter what happened, no matter how difficult things were, she never gave up and she always made us laugh. She was one of the most pragmatic and inspiring people I have ever known, and she is greatly missed.