Jo-Anna Downey

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.