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for Tania Kitchin's A Fun Or Humorous Clerihew About A Famous Person Poetry Contest

Joan Rivers (1933–2014) was a pioneering American comedian, actress, and television host known for her sharp, often self-deprecating wit and relentless work ethic. She notably broke gender barriers in entertainment and redefined red-carpet coverage.

Medical negligence and errors are estimated to cause approximately 9.5% to 10% of all annual deaths in the United States. Often cited as the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, this equates to more than 250,000 deaths per year, or roughly 700 deaths daily (This was the case with Joan Rivers, who died looking like this at age 81.

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers -
Her face saw many surgical scissors,
yet a routine endoscopy ended her life
and she hadn’t even gone under the knife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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May Avatar
May 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
She was so funny. Congrats on your win Andrea
Rodrigues Avatar
May 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
You bring this to the forefront. We must always give thought to what the doctors want to do. Congrats!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write for the wonderful "Joan Rivers" again. Have a wonderful week writing away with your win...............
Guptar Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations,dear poetess on your top win in this contest with an lovely informative clerihew on the sad end of a famous actress and comedian. As for me I have trust in surgeons of private hospitals. I have undergone 4 major surgeries by skilful hands who turned out to be my saviours. I don`t know fully the situation in public hospitals, which turn out to be overwhelmed with patients.
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I don't trust doctors. However, I do think surgeons are very necessary. I have had at least five surgeries mostly very necessary and loved the results. America is infamous for medical errors causing death in hospitals though. I have had good surgeries
George Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Sad that her life came to an end through medical negligence. Congrats dear Andrea on your top win.
Messina Avatar
May 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
She was fun to watch. Those scissors did wonders (lol) Nicely done as always, Andrea. Congratulations on your top win!
Richards Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Joan was one of my favourite TV personalities. Congratulations
Terry Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I knew very little about Rivers until I learned that Mrs. Maisel was based in her life. She could tell stories!
Anaya Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I loved this one & learned a lot about her. You are amazing Andrea, poetess #1 as always! Congrats
Anaya Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Hahaha, I was pointing out your trophy wins, I had no idea about the alphabet wall. Happy Mother's Day, sweet poet!
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Thanks. If you just change your name to Anaya, I bet when you get a first place, you will be right above me because it's all alphabetical order!!
Kitchin Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your first place win with your wonderful and informative clerihew.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Thanks so much. I enjoy researching famous people to know what to write about them. Your contests rock
Godwin Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Excellent one but so cold, I know, I know and also, she'd probably laugh if she could read it. When my Dad was on staff at AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Commission, (stores)), Joan contacted him to request permission to shop. He said, 'please, shop, spend until you drop' Dad said she purchased a lot of jewelry.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 1:09 PM
That's so cool
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Brilliant, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Thanks so much, Mala
Singh Avatar
April 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Wonder besides painfull such tragic death happens due to negligence and errors in an advanced country ! Thanks for sharing.
Maverick Avatar
April 27, 2026 at 11:38 PM
It cuts into our awareness such a write As this..Sas to loose such a livley carachter.' Keep writing Andrea.)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
what a tragic ending for dear Joan
Rodgers Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Dear Andrea, Oh how I remember Joan and her fun comedic way but also all the sugeries to look younger. I like that there’s a softness in the way you move from image to feeling without ever forcing it. Really beautiful work. Blessings, Daniel
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
A really good but sad Clerihew, Andrea. You managed to nail the main important points. ~ Regards // paul
Kerr Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
This is s superb clerihew, Andrea. Informative and detailed work in the context of a tribute. The very best to you with this, Howard
Delegans Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Achieving a tribute while creating awareness. Nicely done, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 10:22 PM
That was nice if you to say
Goldsmith Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 12:24 PM
What a wonderful write for the wonderful "Joan Rivers" you have here. Great Picture... It was so sad. "Good Luck"  I did, "Alexander Graham Bell." Have a fun day/weekend writing away..............
Poet Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Great tribute, Andrea
Crandall Avatar
April 24, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Haha, she was hilarious but definitely had a lot of work done. I didn't know she'd passed away - too bad!
Dietrich Avatar
April 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM
It was a while back. Her daughter won a settlement for Joan's death
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Sad. Important tribute!
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