Comedian Alex Duong Passes Away at 42 Following Brave Fight Against Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma

The renowned comedian and actor, Alex Duong, died of cancer at the age of 42. He used to reside in Los Angeles. Alex Duong was an accomplished comedian, writer, and actor. He appeared in a number of television series, such as Blue Bloods, Pretty Little Liars, and Dexter.

The renowned comedian, Alex Duong, was diagnosed with a life-threatening type of cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, which can affect any area of the body, in the past year. He had been receiving treatment for the cancer for over a year. The renowned comedian, Alex Duong, had to undergo surgery to remove a tumor from behind his eye in early 2025.

The renowned comedian, Alex Duong, died of cancer at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California. He suffered from septic shock on Friday night, leading to his death the following morning. His family members were by his side.

Alex is survived by his wife, Christina, and five-year-old daughter, Everest. His friend, Hilari Steele, shared the tragic news on a GoFundMe page. She explained that Alex was pain-free at the time and was able to say goodbye to his young daughter.

Alex was very active in the comedy world. Since 2021, he had been working as a doorman at the famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Last August, a special comedy show was held for his benefit, featuring several comedians.