Comedian and actor, Alex Duong has passed away at 42 after a year-long health battle. He died on Saturday, March 29, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, after going into septic shock the night before. He was surrounded by his family and close friends in his final moments, as confirmed by TMZ. His passing has left a deep impact on the comedy and television community.
Alex Duong passes away at 42 after sudden septic shock in Santa Monica Hospital
Alex Duong’s final hours passed very quickly. A close family friend, Hilarie Steele, who stayed with him at the hospital, explained that his condition suddenly got worse on Friday night when he went into septic shock. By 11 am on Saturday, March 29, 2026, he had passed away at St. John’s Hospital. He was not alone during those moments. His family and close friends stayed right beside him until the end. The sudden change in his health made the loss even harder to process, especially after months of treatment and hope.
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