The death of Alex Duong, a recognized stand-up comedian and television actor, was announced on Sunday at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 42 years old. Duong was known for his role in the CBS drama series 'Blue Bloods'.

His death was communicated through a GoFundMe page, created in February 2025 to help him cover medical expenses resulting from his battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of soft tissue cancer that affected his sight.

An update on the GoFundMe page stated: "With the heaviest hearts, we share that our dear Alex passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by love and dear friends." The statement added: "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."

The post also thanked the support received during this difficult time, indicating that this continued support is crucial for Christina and Everest in the days ahead and for arranging a celebration in honor of his life.

In addition to 'Blue Bloods', Duong participated in other television series such as 'Everybody Hates Chris', 'Mad TV', 'Dexter', 'Interns Anonymous', 'Death Valley' and 'The Young and the Restless'. In film, Duong appeared in movies like 'Formosa Betrayed', 'Ghetto Physics', 'The Beyond' and 'Sideways for Attention'.

His versatility and talent made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry, leaving a legacy that will be remembered by his colleagues and followers.

In August 2025, the Largo in Los Angeles hosted 'The Alex Duong Has Cancer In His Eye Comedy Benefit Show', a benefit event that featured comedians like Ronny Chieng, Andrea Jin, and Atusko Okatsuka.

This event demonstrated the support of the comedy community and solidarity towards Duong during his battle against cancer, raising funds to help cover his medical expenses.

Duong told the LA Times in a 2025 profile: "Comedians always have each other’s backs when times are shit." He added: "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."

His words reflect the spirit of community and mutual support that prevails in the world of comedy, especially in times of adversity.