Los Angeles popular Italian festival was abruptly cancelled after it's found died suddenly on the eve of the eighth edition.
Joey Sorice, the CEO of the festival and a comedian, suffered a heart attack at his home Saturday morning, organizers announced.
The event was supposed to have been held at the iconic intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on Sunday, Oct. 4.
A member of the organizing team posted on Instagram, requesting people to share cancellation information at the festival venue if people still showed despite the last minute cancellation.
Comedian Joey Sorice, founder of the LA Italian Festival, is pictured. Instagram/laitalianfest

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