Joan Rivers autopsy: Comedian died of low blood oxygen
JOAN Rivers died from low blood oxygen during a medical procedure, the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office said.
The legendary comedian died on September 4 aged 81.
She had been hospitalised since August 28 when she went into cardiac arrest during a routine medical procedure at a doctor’s office to check out voice changes and reflux.
Heartbreaking ... Cooper Endicott and Melissa Rivers leave Joan Rivers’ memorial service at Temple Emanu-El in New York City. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images
Medical examiner spokeswoman Julie Bolcer said an autopsy showed the cause was brain damage due to lack of oxygen. It is classified as a therapeutic complication, meaning that the death resulted from a predictable complication of surgery.
The New York State health department is investigating the circumstances.
Her daughter Melissa Rivers said in a statement that the family continued to be saddened by the tragic loss.
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