Alex Duong, known for his work as a stand-up comedian and television actor who featured in the CBS series “Blue Bloods,” passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 42.
The news of Duong’s passing was shared through a GoFundMe page. This page, created in February 2025, aimed to support Duong with medical costs while he battled alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that impaired his vision.
“With the heaviest hearts, we share that our dear Alex passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by love and dear friends,” stated an update on the GoFundMe page. “He was comfortable and thankfully out of pain. [His wife] Christina and [daughter] Everest were able to see him last night, and he was alert enough to say goodbye to his little girl, whom he has treasured every moment since the day she was born. We are devastated, but so grateful for the support, prayers, and generosity you have all shown during this unimaginable time. Your continued support now means everything as Christina and Everest navigate the days ahead and to arrange a beautiful celebration of his life.”
In addition to “Blue Bloods,” Duong’s television appearances included roles in “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Mad TV,” “Dexter,” “Interns Anonymous,” “Death Valley,” and “The Young and the Restless.” His film work featured appearances in “Formosa Betrayed,” “Ghetto Physics,” “The Beyond,” and “Sideways for Attention.”
Last August, the Largo in Los Angeles hosted “The Alex Duong Has Cancer In His Eye Comedy Benefit Show,” which included performances by comedians like Ronny Chieng, Andrea Jin, and Atusko Okatsuka.
“Comedians always have each other’s backs when times are shit,” Duong remarked in a 2025 profile in the LA Times. “We know how hard it is to pine and struggle and scrape by in this lifestyle, just so we can do these jokes and keep improving. It’s a beautiful thing to see in this world; it really is.”
