Giuliana Rancic, one of Joan Rivers and a co-host on Fashion Police with the legend, commented after Rivers’ death on Thursday.
Rivers was 81.
“It is almost impossible to describe how much I adored Joan and how much she has meant to me,” Rancic said in a statement.
“She was not only the funniest woman I have ever met but was incredibly loving, honest, and lived her life with no regrets. Working with her for the last 13 years has been one of the true joys of my life. She could put a smile on your face, instantly, no matter how hard your day was.”
Rancic was just working with Rivers as recent as August 26 before Rivers was hospitalized due to increasingly poor health.
“My heart goes out to Melissa and Cooper who have lost something that can never be replaced,” Giuliana added. “Their bond was truly one-of-a-kind. They had the greatest mother and grandmother anyone could ever hope for.
“My life is so much fuller and happier because I got to share it with this beautiful person, a true genius. I woke up today unable to grasp what the world will be like without her and at the same time feel so privileged to have called her my friend.”
Kelly Osbourne, who also works on Fashion Police, said in a statement that she’s “completely heartbroken.”
“Not only was she my boss, she was and will always be my teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and the only grandmother I ever knew. She was family and I will never forget her. Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I’m sad, lonely or upset all I will have to do is think of Joan and a smile will cross my face. Laughter is what she gave us and laughter is what she would want us to do in remembrance of her,” she said.
“Melissa and Cooper, my thoughts are with you and I love you both so much. Joan, thank you for taking me in and loving me as a daughter. I will miss you deeply and will always hear your voice in my head saying ’my darling get out there and be you!'”
