Joan Rivers latest news reported that outpatient clinic Yorkville Endoscopy has fired its medical director. According to the report from Us Weekly, the medical facility's decision came following a suspected medical malpractice that led to the "Fashion Police" host's untimely death.
ABC News confirmed the Joan Rivers news via Twitter last September 12, Friday: "BREAKING: Medical director of Yorkville Endoscopy where #JoanRivers went to cardiac arrest is out. He is no longer performing procedures at the clinic."
According to Us Weekly, Dr. Lawrence Cohen has been on administrative leave since August 28. While he has not been officially accused of being responsible for Joan Rivers' death pending further investigation, the medical director himself decided to step down from his position.
E!Online reported Joan Rivers news weeks ago about how the comedienne stopped breathing during a minor endoscopic procedure at Yorkville Endoscopy.
A source said: "They were putting a scope down her throat to check her vocal cords. She stopped breathing."
Joan Rivers news said an emergency call was made and the comedienne was then rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
According to another report from TMZ, police investigation is ongoing for the New York outpatient facility for possible medical malpractice during the "Fashion Police" host's botched operation.
Fans of the late showbiz pioneer are reportedly blaming the staff of Yorkville Endoscopy clinic.
Clinic insiders claim that Joan Rivers' supporters have been coming in groups following their idol's cardiac arrest.
The TMZ report revealed how death threats were sent to Yorkville Endoscopy. Some of the threats included: "If Joan dies, so will you," and "I hope you people die, you killed an icon."
Joan Rivers died on September 4, Thursday at the age of 81. According to a report from CNN, her 46-year-old daughter Melissa Rivers released a written statement to announce her mother's death, saying her mother "passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends."
