Jo-Anna Downey

Jo-Anna Downey (February 1, 1967—December 2016)[1] was a multiple Canadian Comedy Award-nominated stand-up comedian.[2][3]

Jo-Anna Downey
Born(1967-02-01)February 1, 1967
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedDecember 1, 2016(2016-12-01) (aged 49)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MediumStand-up comedy
NationalityCanadian
Notable works and rolesOpen Mike at Spirits, Standing on the Danforth

She was the host of two popular weekly Toronto, Ontario comedy shows, Open Mike at Spirits (since 1996[4]) and Standing on the Danforth.[5]

Downey suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis since 2012[6] and ended her career by 2013.[7] Downey died on December 1, 2016.

References
  1. Slingerland, Calum (December 2, 2016). "R.I.P. Toronto Comic Jo-Anna Downey". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  2. "Jo-Anna Downey". FunnyBusiness.com. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  3. "NOW Magazine // Art // Jo-Anna Downey". Retrieved 2010-10-21.
  4. "Team Spirits". 12 September 2011.
  5. "R.I.P. Toronto Comic Jo-Anna Downey | Exclaim!".
  6. "Standup comedy night at Spirits Bar and Grill". Toronto Star. 21 December 2012.
  7. "Jo-Anna Downey's ALS Battle". 18 March 2013.
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