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Comedienne Joan Rivers ‘on life support’ as death hoax circulates on Twitter

The hashtag #RIPJoanRivers continues to trend on Twitter after news that the 81-year-old actress-comedienne went into cardiac arrest on Thursday during throat surgery. According to TMZ, Joan Rivers is now on life support in Mount Sinai Hospital. Her daughter, Melissa Rivers, has thanked her mother’s fans for their support.

My mother would be so touched by the tributes and prayers that we have received from around the world. Her condition remains serious, but she is receiving the best treatment and care possible.

Melissa Rivers

Joan Rivers is best known for her sharp wit as the co-host of “Fashion Police” on E! and was once a regular guest on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” before the two fell out over her new show. She also had a TV reality series with her daughter, Melissa. Earlier this month, she stirred controversy by saying that Palestinians “deserve to die”.