Joan Rivers
-- who made the world laugh for over 50 years with her jokes, put-downs and
one-liners -- has died in NYC ... a week after her heart suddenly stopped
beating during vocal cord surgery.
Joan's
daughter Melissa Rivers took her mom off life support so she could pass
comfortably in a private room.
The death
has been reported to the NYC Medical Examiner's Office -- and officials tell
TMZ the office will open an investigation to determine cause of death.
Melissa just
issued a statement saying, "It is with great sadness that I announce the
death of my mother, Joan Rivers."
"She
passed peacefully at 1:17 PM 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."
"Cooper
and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and
prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and
appreciated."
"My
mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is
difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to
laughing soon."
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