Mother of Comedy and Eyes of Fashion, Joan Rivers has passed on aged 81. The E! host of Fashion Police died today at the Manhattan's Mount Sinai hospital, where she was taken after she stopped breathing at the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic last Thursday. Her death was announced by her daughter, Melissa River
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 PM surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother."
"Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have received from around the world.They have been heard and appreciated."
"My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon."
Melissa Rivers and her son Cooper have spent the past week by Rivers' hospital bedside, rushing there last Thursday when they learned of her illness.The funeral service for Joan Rivers will be at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan. Below is the deceased's funeral wish.
Rest in Peace Joan River, am going to miss your Fashion Police Show greatly.
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