Popular Fashion Police Host Joan Rivers Dies At Age 81

Legendary comedienne and popular Fashion Police host Joan Rivers died in a Manhattan hospital today, a week after she went into cardiac arrest during a routine throat procedure.

In a statement, her daughter Melissa said the 81-year-old passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.  

The legendary comedienne was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital a week ago after going into cardiac arrest during an outpatient procedure on her vocal chords at another clinic, which is now under investigation.

‘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.

Earlier in the day, TMZ reported that the New York state Department of Health is now looking into Yorkville Endoscopy - the clinic where Rivers had the ill-fate surgery.

State officials said they are reviewing the case, but have yet to launch an official investigation.
Spokesman James O'Hare said Thursday that the department is looking into 'the whole matter.' He declined to discuss specifics

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