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Joan Rivers names HIV charity in her will

By Josh Haggis

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Joan Rivers has named an AIDS charity in her will, it has been revealed.

According to the late comedian’s will, a portion of her $150 million dollar estate – of which her daughter Melissa is responsible for –  is to be left to charities including AIDS service group God’s Love We Deliver, who deliver nutritious meals to those living with AIDS in the US who are too ill to cook for themselves.

Other charities named include Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Jewish Guild for the Blind, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Jewish Home and Hospital Foundation, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, it was announced this month (December) that Kathy Griffin will be taking over Joan’s role on E!’s Fashion Policefind out more here.

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