
Joan Rivers passed away Thursday afternoon, September 4 in a New York
hospital. The comedienne was 81. She is survived by her daughter
Melissa Rivers and grandson Cooper who had stayed by her side during her
hospitalization. Funeral will take place at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan on Sunday.
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan
Rivers," Melissa said. "She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by
family...