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Comic Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' actor, dies at 42 after rare cancer battle
entertainment11 days ago

Comic Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' actor, dies at 42 after rare cancer battle

Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a 2025 diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive rare cancer that left him blind in his left eye. He battled the illness while raising his 5-year-old daughter with his wife, faced mounting medical debt, and received support from the comedy community via GoFundMe; a memorial service was announced for Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after cancer battle
entertainment12 days ago

Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong dies at 42 after cancer battle

Actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for playing Sonny Le on Blue Bloods, died at 42 after a battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. His death was announced on a GoFundMe page established to help cover treatment costs; his wife Christina and daughter Everest were able to say goodbye, as he had been fighting cancer and septic shock. Duong's credits also include roles on Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and 90210.

Comedian Alex Duong dies at 42 after yearlong battle with a rare cancer
celebrity12 days ago

Comedian Alex Duong dies at 42 after yearlong battle with a rare cancer

Comedian and Blue Bloods actor Alex Duong died at 42 after a yearlong battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. His final Instagram activity and a GoFundMe update described his worsening condition and septic shock; he was able to say goodbye to his wife Christina and their 5-year-old daughter Everest before passing. His death was mourned by fellow comedians and fans who supported his family during the illness.

Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle
obituaries12 days ago

Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle

Los Angeles-based comedian, writer and actor Alex Duong, known for a multi-episode arc on Blue Bloods and credits including Dexter, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210 and Pretty Little Liars, died at 42 after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. He underwent surgery to remove a malignant growth that blocked blood flow to his optic nerve and caused vision loss, and had been preparing a 41-state tour pre-diagnosis. A GoFundMe supported his family as he faced treatment; he is survived by his wife Christina and daughter Everest, with a celebration of life to be announced.