When it comes to the 55-year comedic career of Joan Rivers, the best describing attribute is "unapologetic." Rivers always had an edge to her comedy, which over the years lead her into the celebrity gossip realm. She was one of the original comedians to begin taking shots at Hollywood, seemingly knocking stars off their revered pedestals. Rivers' notoriously refused to apologize for numerous off-colored jokes that stretched from the Holocaust to singer Adele's weight. Rivers always maintained that comedy was the way she expressed herself as an artist, and that no apology was ever necessary.

Rivers also focused her comedic routines to center around self-deprecating jokes, which showed that the comedian never took herself too seriously. Rivers often made light of the tragedies in her life stemming from a feeling of 'not being wanted' as a child and her late husband's suicide. Even when Rivers spoke of her own death, she did it in a humorous way that attracted the attention of all who heard, "At my funeral-- I want Meryl Streep crying in five different accents."

We've gathered some of our favorite memories and jokes from Rivers' long career. Although her death was tragic, Rivers would undoubtedly want to be remembered as the comedic genius she was.

Rivers on The View

 While "The View" isn't necessarily a comedy sketch show, Rivers was able to turn the episode into a riot. When Barbra Walters is trying her best not to start crying from laugher, you know that the material must be hilarious. In a short five minutes Rivers captured the entire audience and had them in tears.

Satirical Feminism Joke

Rivers always had a flare for taking a serious issue and turning it into something comedic. Although her joke is humorous, Rivers is actually letting the audience know that there is a major problem with how women are treated in the work place. 

Miley Cyrus Joke

Most American's were utterly shocked when Miley Cyrus preformed with Robin Thicke at the VMA's. Joan Rivers completely sounded off on Cyrus and then tirade was caught on camera.

 Lindsey Lohan Joke

Rivers had said some shocking things in her life, this is possibly one of the top jaw droppers.

Adele Joke

Rivers returned to her roots on late night television to poke fun at whom else? Celebrities.