About Jo-Anna Downey
Lived 1966 – 2016 (aged 50). Jo-Anna Downey was a Canadian comedian.
Jo-Anna Downey (February 1, 1967 – December 2016) was a Canadian stand-up comedian.
She was the host of two weekly Toronto, Ontario comedy shows, Open Mike at Spirits (since 1996 ) and Standing on the Danforth.
Downey was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2012, and retired from performing in 2013. She died on December 1, 2016.
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Who was Jo-Anna Downey?
Canadian comedian
When was Jo-Anna Downey born?
Jo-Anna Downey was born on 1 February 1966 in Montreal.
When did Jo-Anna Downey die?
Jo-Anna Downey died on 1 December 2016 in Toronto.
What was Jo-Anna Downey's occupation?
Jo-Anna Downey was a comedian.
What nationality was Jo-Anna Downey?
Jo-Anna Downey was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo-Anna Downey. https://biography.guide/jo-anna-downey/
MLA: "Jo-Anna Downey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-anna-downey/.
Chicago: "Jo-Anna Downey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-anna-downey/.
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