Joan Rivers hospitalized in New York City: Report

Joan Rivers hospitalized in New York City: Report



Joan Rivers is in critical condition after she stopped breathing during a medical procedure on Thursday, police sources tell The Post.

The E! Fashion critic, 81, was a patient at Yorkville Endoscopy on East 93rd street near Third Avenue in New York City, police also confirmed.

After she stopped breathing, a 911 call was placed at around 9:40 a.m.

TMZ reports the caller said, “We have somebody in either cardiac or respiratory arrest.”

She was reportedly rushed to Mount Sinai hospital.

Sources says Rivers’ daughter, Melissa, is rushing to New York.

Rivers had stressful week, performing “Fashion Police” duty with the Video Music Awards and Emmys back to back.

Rivers first hit the TV scene in 1965, when she appeared as a spunky guest on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson.

She made a name for herself by poking fun celebrities and with her biting fashion critiques.

Requests for comments on Rivers’ condition were not immediately returned.