(Reuters) – A biography of legendary comedian Joan Rivers, who died earlier this month, will be published in 2016, publisher Little, Brown and Company said on Wednesday.
Joan Rivers: A Life will be penned by Vanity Fair and New York Times journalist Leslie Bennetts and will also be available as an audio and e-book.
Joan Rivers was more than a comedian – she was an icon and a role model to millions, Judy Clain, editor-in-chief of the publishing house, said in a statement.
Bennetts described Rivers’ life as a roller-coaster ride with its share of highs and lows that is both wildly entertaining and deeply moving.
Rivers, 81, died on Sept. 4 at a New York hospital after she stopped breathing a week earlier during an outpatient throat procedure at a Manhattan clinic.
The cause of her death is still unknown, pending further tests. The State Health Department is also investigating Yorkville Endoscopy, the clinic where Rivers was treated.
Rivers, a pioneer for women in stand-up comedy, was known for her quick wit, cosmetic surgeries and classic put-downs. She had a long career as a stand-up comedian, author, talk show host and reality TV star.
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney; Editing by Tom Brown)
