My mom was 82, & passed last Sept. I took care of her at home during her last year. We loved watching the Joan & Melissa show together, & mom was always having me check to see if there were any new episodes.
Like Joan & Melissa, we were always best friends & spent a lot of time together (we even owned a business for 17 years).
I think that's why Joan's passing has hit me so hard....all of the above.