Joan Rivers Hospitalized: Stable But Critical? Joan Rivers At Mount Sinai In New York City After Cardiac Arrest Undergoing Throat Surgery

Joan Rivers hospitalized was confirmed by Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on Thursday after they released a statement saying they admitted the Comedian and "Fashion Police" host. According to the New York Times and ABC News, 81-year-old Joan Rivers hospitalized and was in critical condition after she stopped breathing while undergoing throat surgery at the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

News of Joan Rivers hospitalized was first hinted by the New York City Fire Department when they said they have transported an 81-year-old woman matching Rivers' description to Mt. Sinai Hospital. An FDNY source said the fire department received a call that the woman was in cardiac arrest at an Upper East Side clinic, Yorkville Endoscopy. Later, the law enforcement source confirmed the woman to be Rivers, reports Yahoo.

On Thursday, Mount Sinai also confirmed Joan Rivers hospitalized and announced the news in a statement.

Sid Dinsay, a spokesman for Mount Sinai Hospital said, "This morning, Joan Rivers was taken to The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where she is being attended to. Her family wants to thank everybody for their outpouring of love and support."

She also said in the statement, "We will provide an update on her condition as it becomes available."

Meanwhile, E! reported that after Joan Rivers hospitalized, her condition is now "stable but critical."

Immediately after the incident, Rivers' grandson, Cooper, and daughter Melissa Rivers flew from Los Angeles to New York to be with the comedy legend, according to NBC News.

Late Thursday, ABC News' Aaron Katersky tweeted Melissa saying her mom is already "resting comfortably."

Melissa Rivers said in a statement, "I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers."

According to USA Today, Rivers' publicist has not immediately responded to their request for comment.

Joan Rivers is known for her potty-mouthed performances and humor involving other's misfortunes and her own, described NBC News.

An author, playwright, actress, director and red carpet interviewer, before Joan Rivers hospitalized, she was still able to contribute to E!'s "Fashion Police" with their special shows on the Video Music Awards on Sunday and the Primetime Emmys on Monday.

USA Today reports that Rivers has been busy promoting her latest book, "Diary of a Mad Diva". In one of their interviews with the comedy legend, she said, "Life is tough. Life is tough. I just think, 'Make them laugh.'"

In 2012, she also wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "Ignore aging: Comedy is the one place it doesn't matter. It matters in singing because the voice goes. It matters certainly in acting because you're no longer the sexpot. But in comedy, if you can tell a joke, they will gather around your deathbed. If you're funny, you're funny. Isn't that wonderful?"

According to Yahoo, Rivers has been especially busy of late, co-hosting "Fashion Police" and doing stand-up comedy on the side. She also has seven shows planned across the U.S. in November, said Ticketmaster.

Joan Rivers hospitalized most likely isn't going to stop the Hollywood personality from continuing what she loves to do best - comedy. She was reportedly scheduled to make an appearance Friday at the Count Basie Theatre in New Jersey. The theatre announced on Thursday that the show was postponed and tickets would be honored when it was rescheduled. Rivers told the Asbury Park Press in advance of her show, "I don't go out as much as I once did. But I still go out and perform. I love it. I'm never going to retire. Why would I?''

Friends and fans of Joan took to Twitter to express concern and well-wishes.

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