Joan Rivers Dies at Age 81, Read Daughter Melissa Rivers Statement About Her Mother Here
Joan Rivers Dies at Age 81, Read Daughter Melissa Rivers Statement About Her Mother Here
Joan Rivers passed away on Thursday morning, September 4 after complications from a minor throat procedure last week. Rivers daughter Melissa released a statement about her mother after her death.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers," Melissa said (via People). "She passed peacefully at 1:17pm 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."
Joan Rosenberg, known by her stage name Joan Rivers, was an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and television host, best known for her stand-up comedy, for co-hosting the E! celebrity fashion show "Fashion Police", and for starring in the reality series "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?" alongside her daughter Melissa Rivers.
Rivers first came to prominence in 1965 as a guest on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, whom she acknowledges as her mentor. The show established her particular comic style, poking fun at celebrities, but also at herself, often joking about her extensive plastic surgery. When she launched a rival program, "The Late Show", he never spoke to her again.
She went on to host a successful daytime slot, "The Joan Rivers Show", which won her a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Her satirical style of humor, however, by focusing on the personal lives of celebrities and public figures, was sometimes criticized.
Rivers also authored 12 best-selling memoir and humor books, and provided comic material for stage and television.
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