Beloved comedian and actor Alex Duong, known for his appearances on Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle and Blue Bloods, has died at the age of 42 after a year-long fight with cancer. Close family friend Hilarie Steele shared that Duong went into septic shock Friday night and passed away the following morning at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica including Ronny Chieng and Atsuko Okatsuka organized The Alex Duong Has Cancer In His Eye Comedy Benefit Show at the Largo in Los Angeles, raising funds to support his treatment. A GoFundMe was also established to help his wife, Cristina, and five-year-old daughter, Everest, during and after his illness.
Duong’s friends, family, and fans remember him for his sharp wit, infectious humor, and generous spirit. Though his life was cut tragically short, his impact on comedy and the lives he touched will be remembered for years to come.#newsafro_
