Melissa Rivers News: Daughter Of Joan Rivers Supports Late Mother's Charity 'House Of Hope', Breaks Down During Speech

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Melissa Rivers news reported that the daughter of Joan Rivers has stepped out to support her late mother's charity, "House Of Hope". According to a report from People, the 46-year-old even broke down during her speech.

Melissa Rivers news said she co-emceed the event, which was for the 21st Anniversary House of Hope Gala. The gathering, held last weekend, was primarily a fund raiser for Our House Grief Support Center.

According to Melissa Rivers news reported by People, she became involved with the group following the suicide of her father, Edgar Rosenberg, a couple of years ago.

Melissa Rivers said during her speech: "About seven weeks ago, I lost my mother... And I feel like I'm in the Hair Club for Men ad. Not only am I the ambassador, but I'm a client, too, now. It's a little awkward."

While obviously trying to keep the atmosphere light by joking, Melissa Rivers eventually broke down into tears.

Joan Rivers' only daughter then joked: "Does everyone know what the drag queen cry is? So you don't mess up your make-up, you have to lean over. So I'm crying like a drag queen."

Joan Rivers news reported that a multi-million dollar lawsuit will be filed against Yorkville Endoscopy by the late "Fashion Police" host's only daughter.

According to a report from New York Daily News, Melissa Rivers signed Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Maloof, Bloom and Rubinowitz to take on the high profile case. The group will reportedly proceed with a lawsuit to be filed against the Upper East Side clinic Yorkville Endoscopy, who is allegedly responsible for the TV icon's untimely death.

The said Joan Rivers news was confirmed by managing partner Ben Rubinowitz: "In order to fully determine all the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Joan Rivers, we confirm that our firm has been engaged by Melissa Rivers and her family."

Melissa Rivers' filing of the multi-million dollar lawsuit followed Joan Rivers news reports revealing the former "Fashion Police" host's inheritance for her only daughter.

According to a report from Us Weekly, the late TV icon has passed on her estimated $100 million estate to Melissa Rivers. Her son, Cooper Endicott, will also receive a "very large" multi-million dollar trust separate from the $100 million inheritance, said the report.

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