Jo-Anna Downey
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Jo-Anna Downey (February 1, 1967—December 2016)[1] was a Canadian stand-up comedian.[2][3]
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Born | (1967-02-01)February 1, 1967 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | December 1, 2016(2016-12-01) (aged 49) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Medium | Stand-up comedy |
Nationality | Canadian |
Notable works and roles | Open Mike at Spirits, Standing on the Danforth |
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She was the host of two weekly Toronto, Ontario comedy shows, Open Mike at Spirits (since 1996[4]) and Standing on the Danforth.[5][unreliable source?]
Downey was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2012,[6] and retired from performing in 2013.[7] She died on December 1, 2016.[citation needed]