[BREAKING] Joan Rivers Dead At 81

Comedienne Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81.

Rivers passed away a week after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest during routine throat surgery.

From ABC News:

"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers," Melissa Rivers said in a written statement today. "She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother."

RIP, Joan.