Overview
- Duong, who went into septic shock Friday night, died at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, according to a close family friend.
- He had been treated for alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive soft-tissue cancer diagnosed in 2025 after eye pain and swelling that led to vision loss in one eye.
- He was known for stand-up and TV credits including Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle and Blue Bloods.
- Organized by family friend Hilarie Steele, a GoFundMe that met its original goal Sunday will keep raising money for a memorial, education costs for his daughter, and daily support for the family.
- Comedians and clubs, including The Comedy and Magic Club, posted tributes that recalled his warmth and love for his daughter, reflecting the tight-knit support within the comedy scene.