Johnny Carson's third wife Joanna warmly remembered as 'wonderful' following her death at 93
Joanna's death was revealed to her friends in July, and she was laid to rest last week in a funeral service, Extra reported Monday.
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation honored the late model in a Facebook post on July 30, saying she and late philanthropist Wallis Annenberg embodied the 'spirit of love and support' the organization's famed founder had in mind.
Joanna, who grew up in New York, was previously married to Tim Holland, a backgammon player, for six years.
Following their split, she began modeling and eventually met the NBC late night king, who was 15 years her senior and had been twice wed before.
Johnny Carson - who hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 until 1992, died January 23, 2005 at the age of 79.
His name has been in the headlines as of late in connection with the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Numerous media analysts have pointed out the tendency of Johnny Carson - who single-handedly dominated late night ratings for three decades - to not veer off too far politically so as not to alienate a large chunk of potential viewers.
Joanna was well-remembered on the Facebook page, as a user named Trey Wilson described her and the late Wallis Annenberg as 'extraordinary women' who were 'born into different family systems faiths and traditions.
They ultimately 'both used their gifts and talents to help people and animals that are discounted,' Wilson said, adding, 'They both helped me remember my moral compass.' .
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