VIDEO: CONAN Remembers Joan Rivers

Following the news of Joan Rivers's death, CONAN O'Brien and guest Chris Hardwick took a moment to remember the comedienne and her legendary spirit. Watch the segment below!

Rivers passed away today at the age of 81. She had undergone a procedure on her vocal cords last Thursday when she stopped breathing and was taken to New York City's Mount Sinai hospital, where she was later put into a medically induced coma and put on life support. Earlier this week, Rivers was moved from the ICU to a private room, where she was kept comfortable and surrounded by family and loved ones, who had been hoping for a miracle. Continued updates noted that she would be touched by the outpouring of support and kept comfortable, with no other details.

Rivers was long a fixture on the New York scene, with numerous standup appearances, benefit appearances, and a long association with the theatrical community. She was a constant presence at opening nights and special events, and never hesitated to express her love for theatre and live entertainment.

Her Broadway credits include Fun City, Broadway Bound and Sally Marr...and her escorts, for which she received a Drama Desk Nomination as Outstanding Actress in a Play and a Tony Nomination for Best Actress in a Play.

For a look back at Rivers' multi-faceted career, click here.

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