Melissa Rivers has announced in a brief statement on September 3 that her mother, Joan Rivers, has been moved into a private room and is “comfortable”.
“My mother has been moved out of intensive care and into a private room where she is being kept comfortable. Thank you for your continued support,” Melissa Rivers wrote.
The update on Joan Rivers’ health condition came a day after Melissa Rivers said her mother remains on life support.
Joan Rivers, 81, was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York after she stopped breathing during throat surgery at her doctor’s office.
Joan Rivers has been moved out of intensive care and into a private room at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (photo Getty Images)
The comedienne was later placed in a medically-induced coma.
On September 2, Melissa Rivers wrote: “On behalf of my mother and our family, we are extremely grateful for all the love and support we’ve received. At this time she does remain on life support.”
“I know my mother would be overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of kindness and I want to thank everyone for keeping us in their prayers.”
Joan Rivers remains on life support at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, her daughter Melissa announced on September 2.
“On behalf of my mother and our family, we are extremely grateful for all the love and support we’ve received. At this time she does remain on life support,” Melissa Rivers wrote.
“I know my mother would be overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of kindness and I want to thank everyone for keeping us in their prayers,” she added.
Joan Rivers remains on life support at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (photo Getty Images)
Joan Rivers, 81, was taken last week to Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York after she stopped breathing during a throat surgery at her doctor’s office.
She was later placed in a medically-induced coma.
On September 1, anonymously sourced reported that Joan Rivers was being brought out of the medically-induced coma.
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Joan Rivers’ daughter Melissa says the family remains hopeful despite reports that the comedienne is on life support.
In a statement issued to E! on Sunday, Melissa Rivers said: “Thank you for your continued love and support.
“We are keeping our fingers crossed.”
Joan Rivers, 81, was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital on August 28 in New York, after she stopped breathing during throat surgery at her doctor’s office. There, she was placed in a medically-induced coma.
Joan Rivers was placed in a medically-induced coma at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (photo Getty Images)
The comedienne’s Fashion Police co-host Kelly Osbourne expressed her love for the ailing star by tweeting: “4 the first time in years I got down on my knees & prayed tonight! I encourage U 2 do the same 4 @Joan Rivers my grandma! #inconsolable.”
Guiliana Rancic also tweeted: “Praying for Joan Rivers and Mel Rivers.
“Even though Joan’s the strongest woman I know, every single prayer counts. I love you, Joan.”
Despite some of her recent controversial statements, Joan Rivers is loved by many fans who have been sending her well-wishes via social media.
