According to multiple sources, iconic US actress, comedienne, talk-show host and producer Joan Rivers has died, aged 81.

Rivers was rushed to hospital last week after experiencing complications during throat surgery, and subsequently placed in a medically-induced coma. It was reported two days later (30th August) that Rivers had been put on life support.

Earlier yesterday (3rd September) it had been confirmed that the US star had been moved from intensive care to a private room, however a description of her condition had not been confirmed by her publicist.

Her death has been confirmed in a statement by her daughter.

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