Alex Duong, the 42-year-old comedian, actor and screenwriter known for appearances on Blue Bloods and Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, has died after a year-long struggle with cancer, according to published reports. The obituary was published March 29, 2026. Reports say Duong was hospitalized after going into septic shock and was later pronounced dead at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California.

What did Alex Duong die of?

Duong was diagnosed in 2025 with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer. Sources in the article report he spent a year undergoing treatment, during which he lost vision in his left eye and wore an eye patch. TMZ reported Duong was admitted to the hospital after going into septic shock and died Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica.

Career and legacy

A Dallas native, Duong began his television career at 22 with an uncredited role on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, according to his IMDb profile. He went on to appear on Blue Bloods and on comedy programs including Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle and Historical Roasts. In addition to his on-screen work, Duong had a prolific career behind the camera as a screenwriter, director and producer and was acclaimed for his stand-up comedy.

Tributes and support for his family

The comedy community organized benefit efforts to support Duong during his illness. In August, comedians including Ronny Chieng and Atsuko Okatsuko helped organize “The Alex Duong Has Cancer In His Eye Comedy Benefit Show” to assist with medical expenses. Friend Hilarie Steele created a GoFundMe campaign to aid his treatments; the page has been updated to note that funds will also be used to support Duong’s wife, Cristina, and daughter, Everest, with funeral expenses.

Entertainment Now gathered messages of respect and condolence from fellow comedians, including Taylor Williamson and Mike Lawrence, along with tributes posted by friends and colleagues. An Instagram post associated with Duong’s account was also referenced in coverage: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8mn90B-4N/.

We will update this report with further confirmed information as it becomes available from Duong’s representatives and family.

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