Comedian Joan Rivers is on life support and fans have taken to Twitter to express their concern.
Fashion Police host Joan Rivers was rushed to the hospital when she stopped breathing during surgery on her vocal cords, TheCelebrityCafe.com previously reported.
The 81-year-old seemed to be stable until things took a bad turn and she was put on life support, according to TMZ.
The name Joan Rivers is now trending on Twitter and fans are tweeting their support and concern for the legendary Hollywood icon.
i am devastated about joan rivers. I hope she recovers. say what you want about her- but she is a fantastically smart woman.
— ben (@bphaigh) August 31, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are w/ my friend #JoanRivers & her family. Can't wait to hear your jokes about this when u recover ! Xoxo
— Lori Greiner (@LoriGreiner) August 31, 2014
Joan Rivers is possibly the funniest woman ever and it's so sad what's happened to her.
— James Mcelvar (@james_rewind) August 31, 2014
Melissa Rivers, the comedian’s daughter, has flown from Los Angeles to New York to be with her mother.
“Thank you for your continued love and support,” Melissa Rivers said in a statement, according to U.S. News. "We are keeping our fingers crossed.”
Rivers’ Fashion Police costars Kelly Osbourne and Giulianna Rancic tweeted their concerns about the ailing comedian.
Praying for @Joan_Rivers and @MelRivers. Even though Joan's the strongest woman I know, every single prayer counts. I love you, Joan
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) August 30, 2014
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
— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) August 30, 2014
According to ABC News, Rivers has been unconscious since her arrival at Mount Sinai Hospital. Rivers is supposedly in a medical induced coma until doctors believe she is in a more stable condition.
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