The comedian’s mother passed away due to a heart attack when Joey was just 16 years old. Tragically, the story goes that he came home to find her dead on the kitchen floor. To make matters worse, this came just 13 years following the death of his father.

As of February 2022, Diaz is worth an estimated $750,000. That figure has largely been amassed through his stand-up and coinciding tours. Also, he has a successful podcast available on streaming platforms.