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Joan Rivers Has Passed Away at 81

[Discussion of politics belongs in p&r, keep it there. This thread is for those that want to pay their respects - luv4u]



Joan Rivers hospitalized after she stops breathing during operation

The comedian was undergoing an operation for her vocal cords when the incident occurred. She was rushed to Mount Sinai Medical Center. An assistant to the renowned comic was overheard saying that Rivers was inside the hospital, and that the was ‘not conscious, but she’s stable.’

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Published: Thursday, August 28, 2014, 11:04 AM
Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2014, 12:51 PM
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Joan Rivers was hospitalized after she stopped breathing during surgery on Thursday.Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Joan Rivers was hospitalized after she stopped breathing during surgery on Thursday.

Tart-tongued comedian Joan Rivers was rushed to a Manhattan hospital Thursday morning after she stopped breathing during an operation, a family source told the Daily News.

“We are scared,” the source said. “This is not looking good. No big medical decisions will be made until (daughter) Melissa arrives.”

An assistant to the renowned comic was overheard saying that Rivers was inside Mount Sinai Medical Center after arriving a short time earlier.

“She’s not conscious, but she’s stable,” said an obviously distraught Graham Reed, the comedian’s assistant. Reed refused to provide any details when approached by a reporter.

But the family source said friends were gathering Thursday inside Rivers’ apartment.

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpiMarcus Santos/New York Daily News EXCLUSIVE: Joan Rivers' assistant, Graham Reed, is seen Thursday outside Mount Sinai Hospital, where the comedian was rushed after she stopped breathing during surgery at a clinic.

“She would want us all to laugh,” the source said. “But at the moment, we are all praying.”

Emergency medical help was dispatched to 201 E. 93rd St. at 9:40 a.m., with the patient in “cardiac and respiratory arrest” at the scene, the FDNY reported.

The Brooklyn-born Rivers was reportedly undergoing surgery on her vocal cords at a clinic when the problem occurred, and she was quickly rushed to Mount Sinai, according to TMZ.com.

Rivers, 81, is a longtime Manhattan resident. She appeared in good shape Wednesday night for a performance at the Laurie Beechman Theater on W. 42nd St.

Rivers was rushed to Mount Sinai Medical Center on Madison Ave. at 99th St.Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News Rivers was rushed to Mount Sinai Medical Center on Madison Ave. at 99th St.

“She was incredible, sounded great,” said one fan who attended the gig.

With Thomas Tracy

[Edited 8/28/14 10:25am]

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Reply #1 posted 08/28/14 10:26am

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Joan Rivers

Stops Breathing During Surgery

(Update: Critical Condition)

8/28/2014 7:42 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE

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8:49 AM PT -- The NYPD tells us ... Joan is currently in critical condition.

We're told ... at one point, Joan's heart stopped beating.

It's unclear if doctors were able to restart the comic's heart.

8:15 AM PT -- We're told an emergency call was placed to 911 at 9:39 AM ET and the caller said, "We have somebody in either cardiac or respiratory arrest."
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Joan Rivers
was rushed to a hospital in New York City moments ago ... after she stopped breathing during a surgery on her throat ... TMZ has learned.

We're told Rivers was undergoing the throat procedure in a clinic (specifically on her vocal chords) ... when she stopped breathing during the surgery.

Sources say 81-year-old Rivers was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York.

We're told her daughter Melissa is on her way to New York.

Story developing ...


Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/08/28/joan-rivers-hospitalized-not-breathing-medical-emergency/#ixzz3BhxFoHd5

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Reply #2 posted 08/28/14 10:41am

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Love watching her on Fashion Police. Hope she makes it through this sad

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Reply #3 posted 08/28/14 10:42am

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And during a procedure that's not considered dangerous surgery... confused

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Reply #4 posted 08/28/14 11:14am

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By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory!
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Reply #5 posted 08/28/14 11:42am

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Wow. She just came back from vacation with her grandsons. Hope she comes through.

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Reply #6 posted 08/28/14 12:46pm

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eek sad pray

btw this is an awesome video about her http://www.cbc.ca/passion...ce-of-work

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Reply #7 posted 08/28/14 3:33pm

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pray well wishes for the lady

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Reply #8 posted 08/28/14 3:58pm

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Oh wow my thoughts and prayers are for her. She's a tough lady so I hope everything turns out ok. My mom who's a little younger than Joan Rivers has been going in and out of the hospital this past 2 months so I know how stressful time this can be.

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Reply #9 posted 08/28/14 5:51pm

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Hope she recovers. Loved her since my teens. I got to see her film her TV show in the 90's in NY, which was cool to see.

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Reply #10 posted 08/28/14 10:35pm

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Joan Rivers in Medically Induced Coma After Experiencing Complications During Surgery

https://ca.celebrity.yaho...eekly.html

sad pray

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Reply #11 posted 08/29/14 9:42pm

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[In bad taste snip - luv4u]

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Reply #12 posted 08/30/14 9:26am

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Anticipation of death is worse than death itself.

But she's in a coma state.She got off easy.

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Reply #13 posted 08/30/14 2:23pm

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as of today,Joan is hooked up to life support machines

how sad

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Reply #14 posted 08/30/14 3:00pm

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sad

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Reply #15 posted 08/30/14 6:24pm

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purplethunder3121 said:

sad



yeahthat sad

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11066132/Joan-Rivers-placed-on-life-support.html

According to TMZ, the actress and comedian is now completely reliant on life support machines and the family will have just a couple of days to decide whether or not to turn the machines off.

I hope it won't come to that sad pray

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Reply #16 posted 09/02/14 1:12pm

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eek Wow!




http://www.ibtimes.com/joan-rivers-joked-about-dying-hours-throat-surgery-1675770

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Reply #17 posted 09/04/14 12:06pm

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Joan rivers passed away. RIP.

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Reply #18 posted 09/04/14 12:43pm

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kewlschool said:

Joan rivers passed away. RIP.



Nooooooooo!!! sad cry bawl rose pray




http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/joan-rivers-dead-in-new-york-at-81-says-daughter-1.2755965

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Reply #19 posted 09/04/14 12:46pm

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eek sad bawl pray RIP

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Reply #20 posted 09/04/14 12:51pm

Identity

She had an acid tongue, thrived on negativity and yet sought revenge for perceived wrongs. But she was an original. Farewell, Joan. Rest peacefully.

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Reply #21 posted 09/04/14 12:52pm

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RIP sad

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Reply #22 posted 09/04/14 1:21pm

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She was such a tough old broad I thought she would live past one hundred... You'll be missed, Joan... martini

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Reply #23 posted 09/04/14 1:21pm

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She was a pioneer and told it like it was. A fast, edgy wit 'til the end. Will miss her. sad

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Reply #24 posted 09/04/14 1:29pm

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Sad to hear this news. It seemed like she was having a big comeback the past few years. [In bad taste snip. Have some respect - luv4u]

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Reply #25 posted 09/04/14 1:55pm

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Sad to hear this news. It seemed like she was having a big comeback the past few years. [Save it for p&r snip - luv4u]


[p&r is a good forum to discuss politics snip - luv4u]

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Reply #26 posted 09/04/14 2:25pm

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SIP Joan Rivers rose

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Reply #27 posted 09/04/14 2:26pm

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Of course it's sad when anyone dies, but death doesn't cancel out all the horrible things a human being does during their lifetime.

Of course people will now throw around words like "legend" and other OTT superlatives to describe her, but in reality her brand of comedy was all about taking cheap pot-shots at easy targets. Not exactly something to be revered in my opinion.

Still, sad news.

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Reply #28 posted 09/04/14 3:03pm

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MattyJam said:

Of course it's sad when anyone dies, but death doesn't cancel out all the horrible things a human being does during their lifetime.

Of course people will now throw around words like "legend" and other OTT superlatives to describe her, but in reality her brand of comedy was all about taking cheap pot-shots at easy targets. Not exactly something to be revered in my opinion.

Still, sad news.

She only paved the way for women in comedy. By the way, are you taking kind of a cheap pot-shot right now in here? Hmmmmm.....

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Reply #29 posted 09/04/14 3:10pm

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3rdeyedude said:



MattyJam said:


Of course it's sad when anyone dies, but death doesn't cancel out all the horrible things a human being does during their lifetime.



Of course people will now throw around words like "legend" and other OTT superlatives to describe her, but in reality her brand of comedy was all about taking cheap pot-shots at easy targets. Not exactly something to be revered in my opinion.



Still, sad news.





She only paved the way for women in comedy. By the way, are you taking kind of a cheap pot-shot right now in here? Hmmmmm.....




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No, not taking pot-shots at all. Just telling it how it is (which Joan's admirers laud her for, so they can't complain when it's directed back to her).
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