Joan Rivers died after the comedian’s botched surgery caused brain damage

Joan Rivers died aged 81 from brain damage after complications following her surgery.

Her daughter Melissa successfully sued the Yorkville Endoscopy clinic after the comedian never recovered from a loss of oxygen to her brain during surgery.

The famous offspring reportedly secured millions – specifically an eight-figure sum – in the malpractice lawsuit, according to TMZ ‘s sources.

However, the full amount was never disclosed publicly.

Joan died a week after complications with her surgery in a New York hospital.

She had gone into cardiac arrest during her surgery which was reportedly for vocal-cord biopsy.

Her cause of death was listed as anoxic encephalopathy due to hypoxic arrest which is when the brain tissue loses oxygen.

Negligence wasn’t listed as a contributing factor to her death.

But her daughter Melissa won her case in 2016 following filing for the law suit in 2015.

It was settled outside of the courtroom.

Her statement was released via her lawyers: “In choosing to accept this settlement, I am able to put the legal aspects of my mother’s death behind me and ensure that those culpable for her death have accepted responsibility for their actions quickly and without equivocation.”

The New York Times quoted a Yorkville Endoscopy spokesman with the words: “The parties agreed to settle this case to avoid protracted litigation. We remain committed to providing quality, compassionate health care services.”

Joan was famed for her sharp tongue and wit which often took aim A-list celebrities and politicians.

The comedian also made her mark as an actress, writer, producer and television host.