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 | February 1, 1967 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | December 1, 2016 (aged 49) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Notable works and roles | Open 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
- Slingerland, Calum (December 2, 2016). "R.I.P. Toronto Comic Jo-Anna Downey". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- "Jo-Anna Downey". FunnyBusiness.com. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- "NOW Magazine // Art // Jo-Anna Downey". Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- http://www.third-beat.com/2011/09/12/team-spirits/
- http://exclaim.ca/comedy/article/r_i_p_toronto_comic_jo-anna_downey
- https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2012/12/21/standup_comedy_night_at_spirits_bar_and_grill.html
- http://www.third-beat.com/2013/03/18/canadian-comedy-needs-you-jo-anna-downey/
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