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Joan Rivers’ daughter settles malpractice lawsuit in mother’s death
Jewish Journal
May 13, 2016
A New York City clinic has settled a malpractice lawsuit filed by the daughter of comedian Joan Rivers for an undisclosed amount over an ill-fated procedure that led to the celebrity\’s death, lawyers for the Rivers family said on Thursday.
Family, friends remember Joan Rivers at a private funeral
Jewish Journal
September 7, 2014
Family and friends bid farewell to Joan Rivers, the outspoken comedian who became famous around the world for her acerbic wit and brash style, at a private funeral on Sunday in Manhattan.
Joan Rivers talks about death in one of her last interviews
Jewish Journal
September 4, 2014
“I’ve had a great life”, insisted Joan Rivers. “If I dropped dead right now, nobody’s going to say ‘So young’. I’ve had such a great ride.”
Nothing taboo for Joan Rivers, queen of acid put-downs
Jewish Journal
September 4, 2014
Joan Rivers, who became a comedic star with an act that was a mélange of insult, insecurity, over-the-top cattiness and a nothing-is-sacred philosophy, died on Thursday at the age of 81, her daughter Melissa Rivers said.
Comedian Joan Rivers moved to private room from intensive care
Jewish Journal
September 3, 2014
Comedian Joan Rivers, who suffered cardiac arrest last week, has been moved out of an intensive care unit in a New York hospital and into a private room, her daughter said on Wednesday.
Comedian Joan Rivers still on life support, Melissa Rivers says
Jewish Journal
September 2, 2014
Comedian Joan Rivers remained on life support on Tuesday after being hospitalized in serious condition due to cardiac arrest, her daughter Melissa said.
Report: Rivers in induced coma
Jewish Journal
August 29, 2014
Comedian Joan Rivers\’ condition remains serious, her daughter Melissa Rivers said in a statement on Friday, after the television personality was hospitalized following a cardiac arrest.
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