Unsubstantiated Rumor - Joan Rivers Died

[SteveEscort]

According to New Orleans Magazine Facebook Page

 

Very Sad

 

She was a much loved BITCH

 

Very sad day

[+ purplekow]

Can we talk?

Now she can go back to haunting Edgar.

RiP

[maninsoma]

Wow. Well, no one can say she didn't live a full life. She will be missed by many.

[+ deej]

None of the major news sites have it yet.

[maninsoma]

None of the major news sites have it yet.

 

Yes, I've noticed that as well. Seems odd that TMZ wouldn't even have it on their website yet when they are the organization that broke Michael Jackson's death several minutes before anyone else was reporting it.

[SteveEscort]

TMZ reported that she had been moved to a private room

 

I have family in New Orleans hence why I have a number of Louisiana feeds. It popped up out of nowhere. I think I might have had the gay exclusive on this one.

 

Personally. I loved her and watched her final Fashion Police only a few days ago... We get it the day after you but I'd been busy last week.

 

Bless her. I loved her

[Steven_Draker]

Not so quick ... She's a tough lady

 

According to New Orleans Magazine Facebook Page

 

"A source with ties to New Orleans & close to the Rivers family confirms to NOM the passing of fashion icon & queen of comedy Joan Rivers.

Rest in Peace, funny lady!"

 

https://www.facebook.com/NewOrleansMagazine

 

 

However the only official update today (September 3rd) from the family was:

 

An Update from Melissa Rivers

September 3, 2014 76 Comments

“My mother has been moved out of intensive care and into a private room where she is being kept comfortable. Thank you for your continued support.”

 

Melissa Rivers

 

source: http://joanrivers.com/

[+ deej]

"Moved to a private room" is not the same as "dead". (In fact, it's generally a sign of some improvement.)

 

Again, no major news organization is reporting this.

 

Facebook pages are generally as reliable as the scribbling on bathroom walls. Wait for the credible news agencies before we start the funeral procession.

 

There's also a news story flowing through the blogosphere that Betty White IS NOT dead. Apparently one of those satire blogs reported that she "dyed at home last night", a play on the fact that she isn't naturally blonde. Some didn't catch the grammar play.

[SteveEscort]

New Orleans magazine isn't a two bit magazine however since I posted this and Steven copied their post, they've since withdrawn it. I did screen print it.

 

As for the private room as someone who has experienced that in the last year. In a private room you're not monitored 24/7 it's usually where family can go to spend their final hours.

[Steven_Draker]

In a private room you're not monitored 24/7 it's usually where family can go to spend their final hours.

 

Moving a patient out of intensive care means that he's no longer in critical, life-threatening condition.

 

It's usually a good sign.

[+ deej]

New Orleans magazine isn't a two bit magazine

 

Yeah, it kinda is. I don't get my news from "Los Angeles" magazine or "Chicago" magazine either. And certainly not from their Facebook pages.

 

however since I posted this and Steven copied their post, they've since withdrawn it. I did screen print it.

 

Imagine that.

[bigvalboy]

New Orleans magazine isn't a two bit magazine however since I posted this and Steven copied their post, they've since withdrawn it. I did screen print it.

 

As for the private room as someone who has experienced that in the last year. In a private room you're not monitored 24/7 it's usually where family can go to spend their final hours.

 

I think Deej has this correct on the "private room". I doubt a hospital would take her out of ICU unless she had improved. It is kinda funny that you jumped to this conclusion.....For now, let's all hope she is indeed improving.

[whipped guy]

....for now, let's all hope she is indeed improving.

Yes... Let's hope...

[SteveEscort]

I'll stick my neck out here but maybe I'm right

 

Please don't start to slag me off if I caught something that was placed on a news page and then pulled

 

Twitter is already speculating. Not that many of you use it

 

Apparently she died earlier today

 

I'm certain it's correct

[SteveEscort]

I think Deej has this correct on the "private room". I doubt a hospital would take her out of ICU unless she had improved. It is kinda funny that you jumped to this conclusion.....For now, let's all hope she is indeed improving.

 

When you get someone dying they don't ask you to sit holding their hand in ICU. They then take the patient away from what help they have to a side room for the dignity of the patient and the relatives. If you've ever experienced an ICU room you'd understand.

[Steven_Draker]

I'm certain it's correct

 

How much are you willing to bet?

[SteveEscort]

If im wrong. I'll close my account and never post here again..

 

That I promise. It's something many of you would love

 

I'm not wrong

[+ Chris Eisenhower]

New Orleans magazine isn't a two bit magazine however since I posted this and Steven copied their post, they've since withdrawn it. I did screen print it.

 

As for the private room as someone who has experienced that in the last year. In a private room you're not monitored 24/7 it's usually where family can go to spend their final hours.

 

Someone posted this on the NOLA Mag Facebook page:

 

"You posted a story about Joan Rivers having passed away according to a "source" which showed up in my newsfeed. No one else reported that story at this time and her family had not released any statements. Jeers for posting the story. Cheers for taking it down. As I said, being first to report isn't always the right thing to do. Let her family do the reporting of whatever the news is that they'd like to report. "Good" for you for taking it down."

[Kevin Slater]

Apparently she died earlier today

 

I'm certain it's correct

 

Your certainty has a frighteningly low standard for veracity.

 

Kevin Slater

[Frankly Rich]

It could well be that they took her of of life support, moved her to a private room to let things take their course. But, I am in no hurry to say good-bye to Joan Rivers. The world needs her!

[SteveEscort]

Veracity...... I never said it was fact. I said it was reported on someone else's website

 

Please don't be a dick. Not with me please

[SteveEscort]

It could well be that they took her of of life support, moved her to a private room to let things take their course. But, I am in no hurry to say good-bye to Joan Rivers. The world needs her!

 

Neither am I. I thought she was wonderful

[Guest AnthonyDriller]

After seeing this thread I immediately searched for an article via google and haven't found one. I really hope this isn't true I sympathize with the family I too just recently lost someone dear to me.

[+ Gar1eth]

When you get someone dying they don't ask you to sit holding their hand in ICU. They then take the patient away from what help they have to a side room for the dignity of the patient and the relatives. If you've ever experienced an ICU room you'd understand.

 

Steve- they might do this here in the USA although it's not a definite. People are taken of life support and do 'pass' in ICUs here. I could definitely see someone being taken to a private room to pass if they were rich- and or a celebrity to avoid the media.

 

If im wrong. I'll close my account and never post here again..

 

 

Whether you are right or wrong, I wouldn't close my account here unless, of course, you want to. I mean all you did was report a news story from a supposedly reputable source. If any of us had seen it, we might have posted it too.

 

Gman

[Scorpio]

Veracity...... I never said it was fact.

 

 

Actually you did....TWICE!!!

 

 

I'll stick my neck out here but maybe I'm right

 

Please don't start to slag me off if I caught something that was placed on a news page and then pulled

 

Twitter is already speculating. Not that many of you use it

 

Apparently she died earlier today

 

I'm certain it's correct

 

If im wrong. I'll close my account and never post here again..

 

That I promise. It's something many of you would love

 

I'm not wrong