Daughter Says She Has "Fingers Crossed" For Joan Rivers; Celebrities Tweet Their Support

Melissa Rivers gave an update on her mother Joan Rivers' condition while celebrities tweeted their support for the comedy legend.

September 1, 2014

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Joan Rivers' daughter and Fashion Police collaborator Melissa Rivers released another statement on Sunday about the condition of her 81-year-old mother, saying "We are keeping our fingers crossed."

On Saturday, Melissa Rivers said her comic legend mother was still in critical condition after being rushed to the hospital on Thursday when she stopped breathing on her own during throat surgery. TMZ reports that Rivers is on life support and that her family will have to soon make a decision about whether to keep her on it.

A long list of celebrities have taken to social media to express their support for the legendary insult comedienne. Here are a few of them:

We can't lose Joan. All love and healing wishes to Her Majesty Joan Rivers- being ripped a new one by you is an honor to be treasured.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 31, 2014

Dear @Joan_Rivers, Got your flowers. I DO owe you another dinner. Get well my friend. pic.twitter.com/PaEEFRN1sj

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 28, 2014

We have a gig in 2 weeks and I'm not doing it without you YOU'RE BEING RIDICULOUS @Joan_Rivers

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 31, 2014

4 the first time in years I got down on my knees & prayed tonight! I encourage U 2 do the same 4 @Joan_Rivers my grandma! #inconsolable

— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) August 30, 2014