Star-studded funeral fulfils Joan Rivers’ last wish

Even in death, Joan Rivers got what she wanted: A star-studded funeral, with the worlds of Hollywood, fashion, media, and money represented among the mourners.

Radio personality Howard Stern delivered the eulogy and Broadway singer -actress Audra McDonald sang ‘Smile’. A men’s choir singing Broadway hits kicked off the ceremony before six-time Tony Award -winner McDonald sang her tribute to Rivers, a champion of theatre for decades.

A legion of notables turned out at New York’s Temple Emanu-El to remember Rivers, who died last Thursday, aged 81.