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Comedian dies just days after warning of horrendous Covid-19 experience

Los Angeles comedian Joe Luna has died at the age of 38 just days after he opened up about suffering from coronavirus.

Comedian Joe Luna has died just days after he began documenting his battle with coronavirus. The 38-year-old Los Angeles performer known as Joe El Cholo passed away on November 23, days after opening up about the virus on social media. The comedian - who was a double amputee and suffered from diabetes - was known to perform in several Pasadena and Hollywood locations throughout his comedy career. In the days running up to his death, Joe shared several messages where he detailed the horrendous symptoms he was experiencing.

"Wow if it's not one thing it's another," he wrote. "Dealing with chest pains, pneumonia, it’s pretty intense I need all the prayers. Please Lord give me the strength to fight," he wrote.

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