Alex Duong, a comedian, writer and actor based in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 42.
Duong was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma last year, a rare and aggressive cancer affecting soft tissue. He underwent surgery to remove a malignant growth that was blocking blood flow to his optic nerve and caused vision loss. Friends Hilarie and Gregg Steele posted a GoFundMe at the time to support Duong’s family amid overwhelming medical expenses and loss of work. Per Hilarie Steele, Duong was hospitalized with septic shock Friday night and died yesterday at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.
“With the heaviest hearts, we share that our dear Alex passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by love and dear friends,” the statement read. “He was comfortable and thankfully out of pain. [His wife] Christina and [daughter] Everest were able to see him last night, and he
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