Joan Rivers fights for her life

By Douglas V. Gibbs

Joan Rivers has been a mainstay on the red carpet, usually as an interviewer.  She's funny, extreme, and has had more plastic surgery than just about anyone in the industry. . . and has found ways to joke about it.

I wish I had a twin, so I could know what I'd look like without plastic surgery. -- Joan Rivers

Rivers made big news recently when she accused Michelle Obama of being "Michael," a transgendered First Lady. . . which would make Barack Obama the first truly gay President.

Joan Rivers calls President Obama gay, says Michelle Obama is a 'tranny' - NY Daily News

Everyone laughed, a few folks rubbed their chins and murmured, "Hmmmmm, she may have a point there," and everyone else ignored it and went back to their video games or hand-held device.

And then suddenly, Joan Rivers was not on stage...

UPDATE: JOAN RIVERS STILL IN COMA...

Remains on life support...

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