Melissa Rivers: Joan Rivers' Death Was ‘100% Preventable’ | TODAY

Melissa Rivers, daughter of the late comedy legend Joan Rivers, sits down with Matt Lauer to describe what she says led to her mother’s death.

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Melissa Rivers: Joan Rivers' Death Was ‘100% Preventable’ | TODAY

[joyr]

It's a sad thing when a doctor, who is suppose to be a professional, is having his  picture taken with an unconscious patient.   Celebrity or not, this is disgusting.

[Mademoiselle_AE]

Melissa... your mom was a gem. There will never be another Joan Rivers. ❤️❤️❤️

[janetwoods]

I agree 100% with Melissa! I went through this procedure twice. The first time before it happened to Joan and the second time after she died. I spoke with the doctors as l was alittle worried as to what happened to Joan. They told me in decades that they did this procedure themselves they never lost a patient. Miss you Joan!

[corirodriquez]

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Joan Rivers. At first I was afraid, at first sight she made me feel so comfortable and addressed me by my name.
She was amazingly beautiful facial surgery and all. Just beautiful inside and out. She asked me so many questions, a very personable soul. We talked a lot.
After her concert she went back stage and signed autographs and talked to all her fans waiting to meet her.
She came back into the dressing room and said, “ my fans are everything to me, I owe them, after all without them I would not be doing what I 💕 love.” I would be unemployed!!!
She is my most favorite celebrity to ever work with. I will always cherish that evening as I don’t get excited about celebrities.
Joan you will never be forgotten only missed.❤ rest in heaven beautiful soul.

[deborasmith]

She always told the truth in a humorous way, but the truth is what she told!!! I miss this lady so much...

[orlamccahey]

As a nurse for many years the fact they didn't respond to those vital signs is very concerning. Big drops in blood pressure and 02 levels as well as heart rate. They should have immediately stopped treatment and fluid resuscitated her.

[nemofan]

Joan deserved better treatment than what she got. the doctors working on her should never work again.

[rebeccamccoy]

It’s incomprehensible that there was no backup in place for an 80+ year old woman. I was in my mid 60s having oral surgery and there was an oxygen canister in the corner, I had a heart monitor on my finger and a blood pressure monitor on my arm. In northern Virginia, not chi chi New York. Melissa is 100% right…this was preventable and I hope they are no longer able to practice medicine. She was an icon who put her life in their hands and lost.

[zafnatpaneaj]

Joan Rivers was the most brave Woman in Show Business History. Everyone knows why...! She spoke the truth...! RIP...!

[jsmith]

I have the same disease and am on medication.
I will never let them do this procedure.
We loved your mom, Melissa!!!!

[angelas.]

This loss still stings bitterly after five years. Joan was amazing, and I miss her very much.

[LisaDawnn]

She didn't accidentally die. She was purposefully killed!

[laughingachilles]

Taking pictures with an unconscious patient?

They should lose their licenses for that if it's true, the betrayal of a patients trust is not excusable.

[deannamabry]

I'm so sorry for your pain and Cooper's, also! Your mom was like sunshine for the world! We all needed her. I'm so sorry we needed her for our laughter, because I realize you needed her, too!
Please take care of yourself and I know you'll take great care if your adorable son!

Sincerely,


Deanna Mabry

[sunshinegirl]

When Melissa read from her book about the moment Joan passed really made me cry.  I lost my mom last year too in July, 2 months before Joan.  I feel for Melissa.  I know how hard it is to lose a parent.

[lydiagraham]

I do believe she was murdered for being too one is safe.

[MrQbenDanny]

Melissa,
Get a trial by jury, and I hope I'm on it. Sue every clown in the OR, and shut the door on them so that another Joan Rivers murdered by fun neglect doesn't happen to another grieving family. I had the joys of meeting her and she was gracious and kind. Totally careless and accountability is in order.

[gigiela]

I started crying when she started reading... Omg they knew each other's love... Bless her heart... This wasn't a cosmetic surgery this was a procedure done wrong

[afooool]

Blind man can see, she got killed for what she said and it was cover up

[fknbastages]

She was a truth teller. RIP to a great American woman.