Alex Duong
Duong in 2020
Born
Alexander Duong

(1984-03-20)March 20, 1984
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died March 28, 2026(2026-03-28) (aged 42)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • television actor
Years active 2000s–2024
Spouse
Christina Duong
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(m. 2018)​
Children 1[1]

Alexander Duong (March 20, 1984 – March 28, 2026) was an American comedian and television actor.[2] He was best known for playing the recurring role of criminal and gang leader Sonny Le in the American police procedural television series Blue Bloods.[3][4]

Life and career

Duong was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of Vietnamese parents. He attended and graduated from North Dallas High School. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 2000s. He first worked as a doorman at The Comedy Store,[5] and performed at The Laugh Factory.[6] He then began his screen career in 2006, appearing in the UPN semi-autobiographical sitcom television series Everybody Hates Chris.[7]

Duong guest-starred in television programs including The Young and the Restless, 90210, Mad TV, Death Valley, and Dexter,[8] and played the recurring role of Genghis Khan in the YouTube comedy television series The Cost of Living.[9] In 2018, he was featured in the third season of the Comedy Central roast comedy competition television series Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, battling comedian Robin Tran.[10]

Personal life and death

In 2018, Duong was married to Christina, a dental hygienist. Their marriage lasted until Duong's death in 2026.[11]

In 2025, Duong was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.[12] He died of septic shock at the Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, on March 28, 2026, at the age of 42.[13]

References

  1. ^ Butler, Karen (March 29, 2026). "Comedian Alex Duong dead at 42". United Press International. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Yahoo! News.
  2. ^ Anello, Desiree (March 29, 2026). "Alex Duong, comedian and "Blue Bloods" actor, dies at 42, one year after rare cancer diagnosis". People. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via MSN.
  3. ^ Francis, Katie (March 29, 2026). "'Blue Bloods' Actor and Comedian Dies at 42". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  4. ^ "Умер актер и комик Алекс Дуонг". Штуки-Дрюки (in Russian). March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  5. ^ "Door Guys". The Comedy Store. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  6. ^ Scott, Katie (March 30, 2026). "Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' actor and comedian, dead at 42". Global News. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  7. ^ "Alex Duong List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  8. ^ Dunn, Jack (March 29, 2026). "Alex Duong, Stand-Up Comedian and 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  9. ^ Russell, Shania (March 29, 2026). "Alex Duong, comedian and Blue Bloods actor, dies at 42". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  10. ^ "Alex Duong, comedian and 'Blue Bloods' actor whose career was taking off, dies at 42 after cancer battle". Los Angeles Times. March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  11. ^ Comiter, Jordana (March 30, 2026). "Alex Duong's Family: All About the Late Blue Bloods Actor's Wife and Daughter". People. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  12. ^ Seabaugh, Julie (April 15, 2025). "Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.'s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  13. ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (March 29, 2026). "Alex Duong Dies: Comedian And 'Blue Bloods' Actor Was 42". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2026.