Joan Rivers placed in medically induced coma

Joan Rivers has reportedly been placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a heart attack yesterday during a routine throat operation.

As her daughter Melissa flew cross-country to her critically ill mother’s side, the New York Daily News is reporting tat the 81-year-old has been placed in a coma.

Joan was rushed to the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City yesterday when she suddenly stopped breathing during a routine operation to fix her vocal chords.

Speaking to NBC Nightly News, her daughter Melissa said in a statement that her mother was now “resting comfortably” after she suffered a heart attack.

Melissa and her 13-year-old son flew into NY to be at her mother’s bedside upon hearing the news.

“I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother,” she said.

“She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”