Comedian and 'Blue Bloods' Actor Alex Duong Dies at 42

Duong passed away after a year-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:58pm

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Comedian and actor Alex Duong, known for his role on the TV series 'Blue Bloods', has died at the age of 42 after a year-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Duong was about to embark on a 41-state comedy tour and was also in talks for a 'Blue Bloods' spinoff before his diagnosis.

Why it matters

Duong's passing is a tragic loss for the entertainment industry, as he was an up-and-coming comedian and actor with a bright future ahead of him. His death at a relatively young age highlights the devastating impact of rare and aggressive forms of cancer.

The details

Duong was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer, about a year before his passing. In the final days of his life, he was thrown into septic shock due to an infection, which ultimately led to his death. Duong's wife Christine and their 5-year-old daughter Everest were able to say goodbye to him before he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

  • Duong was diagnosed with cancer about a year before his passing.
  • Duong was about to embark on a 41-state comedy tour in 2025.

The players

Alex Duong

A comedian and actor known for his role on the TV series 'Blue Bloods'. He passed away at the age of 42 after a year-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Christine Duong

Duong's wife, who was able to say goodbye to him before he passed away.

Everest Duong

Duong's 5-year-old daughter, who was also able to say goodbye to him before he passed away.

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What they’re saying

“With the heaviest hearts, we share that our dear Alex passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by love and dear friends.”

— Hilarie and Gregg Steele, Organizers of an online funding appeal

The takeaway

Duong's passing is a tragic loss for the entertainment industry, as he was an up-and-coming comedian and actor with a bright future ahead of him. His death at a relatively young age highlights the devastating impact of rare and aggressive forms of cancer, and the importance of continued research and support for those affected by such diseases.