Comedian documenting fight against COVID-19 dies after 2nd Instagram video

by: Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 10:18 PM EST / Updated: Dec 3, 2020 / 10:18 PM EST (Instagram) LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – A 38-year-old comedian from East Los Angeles died just days after announcing on Instagram that he would be documenting his battle against COVID-19 for “educational purposes.” On Nov. 21 Joe Luna, who went by Joe El Cholo when performing, spoke at length about his battle with the virus, saying he was “fighting for his life.” “So I don’t know if you know but I tested positive for COVID,” Luna said. “Not only did I test positive for COVID, I have pneumonia. Not only do I have pneumonia, but I’m a double amputee and I’m diabetic, so I’m dealing with a lot.” (Warning: Video contains profanity) He also urged people to be careful because the virus is “no joke,” admitting that he didn’t take it as seriously earlier in the pandemic. “When I would hear people talk about what COVID did to them, I always thought to myself, man, you know what, I doubt it if it’s that (bad),” he said. “But I’ll tell you guys right now, I’ve been put in a fight. I’ve been fighting…
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