Monday 8 September 2014

Photos: Joan Rivers gets her final wish as a star-studded cast shows up for her funeral

Even in death, Joan Rivers got what she wanted: A star-studded funeral.On Sunday morning, a legion of notables turned out at New York's Temple Emanu-El to remember Rivers, who died Thursday at 81: Kathy Griffin, whose edgy, biting comedy career was largely made possible by Rivers; colleague and friend Kelly Osbourne; Sarah Jessica Parker and Whoopi Goldberg; Howard Stern.Theater stars Bernadette Peters, Alan Cumming and Tommy Tune were there. Record producer Clive Davis arrived, too. Fashion designers Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors were there.Stars from TV such as Barbara Walters, Geraldo Rivera, Diane Sawyer, Kathie Lee, Hoda Kotb and Andy Cohen. And moguls Barry Diller, Donald Trump and Steve Forbes.Inside Temple Emanu-El, the stars were treated to a performance by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus singing 'irreverent, fun songs,' an insider told MailOnline.Hugh Jackman delivered a moving tribute, singing Peter Allen's 'Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage.' A touched crowd stood up and applauded, following along Jackman's lead as he sang the line, 'Put your hands together.'
The comedienne's heartbroken  daughter, Melissa Rivers, leaves her home en route to the funeral on Sunday
Donald Trump's arrival caused a stir among the huge crowd gathered outside Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell chats with other mourners after the funeral
A somber Diane Sawyer leaves Rivers' funeral
Rivers' daughter Melissa (center, front) and grandson leave Temple Emanu-El after the funeral
The Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society led the funeral's exit procession playing 'New York, New York'
Bagpipes played 'New York, New York' as they led the funeral procession from Temple Emanu-El
NBC host Chuck Scarborough and his wife leave the funeral
Mourners gather outside Temple Emanu-El
Crowds gathered outside Temple Emanu-El on Fifth Avenue to watch as a procession of stars entered the funeral
Rradio personality Robin Quivers leaves the funeral
Fox News host Geraldo Rivera smiles at the crowd of onlookers gathered outside
US radio talk show host Howard Stern and his wife arrive at the funeral
Actor Alan Cumming arrives to pay his respects at Rivers' funeral
Sarah Jessica Parker walks out of the funeral
Dr. Memhet Oz and wife Lisa Oz arrive at Temple Emanu-El
Sombre: Kelly Osbourne is seen clutching a white pillow as she arrives at JFK Airport in New York City ahead of Joan Rivers' funeral
Paying their respects: Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill stopped by Joan Rivers's New York apartment on Friday
Bearing gifts: Giuliana and Bill arrived at the apartment with the presenter carrying orchids in a bag and Bill holding two large boxes
Comedians, friends and fans on Friday paid tribute and mourned the loss of Joan Rivers, the sassy, sharp-tongued, brutally honest comedy legend who died a week after her heart stopped during an outpatient medical procedure
General view outside the Frank E. Campbell funeral home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan where Melissa Rivers was seen making arrangements for her mother
GoldbergParker
Hoda KotbKathy Lee Gifford
Hugh Jackman, who delivered a powerful song during the funeral, rode his bicycle to the serviceBarbara Walters leaves the funeral
Actress Bernadette Peters arrives for the ceremonyCBS host Charlie Rose looks somber as he leaves the funeral
Barbara WaltersKelly Osbourne
AdamsSawyer
Steve ForbesIvanka Trump (right) arrives with husband Jared Kushner (left)
Kelly wore a broach with the initials JR on it in tribute to her late co-host on E! network's fashion policeMourning: Kelly Osborne leaves Los Angeles bound for New York to attend Joan Rivers' funeral on Sunday


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