Alex Dong He was a beloved actor and comedian known for his role in Blue blood. He died in March 2026 at the age of 42 after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that he was diagnosed with in 2025.
On March 27, 2026 a family friend Hilary Steele He shared in a GoFundMe update that he was hospitalized after going into septic shock. She later confirmed that he died the next morning “surrounded by love and dear friends.”
The statement continued: “He was comfortable and fortunately out of pain. [His wife and daughter] Christina and Everest were able to see him last night, and he was sober enough to say goodbye to his little girl, whom he has cherished every moment since the day she was born. We are devastated, but so grateful for the support, prayers and generosity you have all shown during this unimaginable time.
Learn more about Duong and his life below.
Born in Texas
On IMDb (English), Dong He was born in Dallas, Texas, to Vietnamese and Chinese parents. The youngest of six children, he later moved to Los Angeles as a young adult to pursue a career in entertainment, where he became part of the city’s comedy scene.
He appeared in many famous TV shows
Duong is best known for playing Sonny Le on Blue bloodappearing in multiple episodes side by side Donnie Wahlberg.
He also had roles in shows like Ayman, Everyone hates Chris, pretty little liars, The young and the restlessand Death ValleyAnd even appeared in sitcoms Cost of living.
He has also worked as a comedian
Outside of acting, Duong was deeply involved in stand-up comedy. He regularly performed and worked at the famous Comedy Store, while also making appearances Jeff Ross presents BBQ Battle And participating in comedy events such as The OnlyFans Roast by Whitney Cummings.
He was diagnosed with a rare cancer
Dong was diagnosed in early 2025 with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. His symptoms began with pain behind his eye, and doctors later discovered the presence of a malignant tumor that led to him losing vision in his left eye.
He is survived by his wife and daughter
Dong He is survived by his wife, ChristinaAnd their daughter, Everest. The couple has kept their relationship largely private.
They welcomed their daughter around 2020, and Dong has often spoken about how important fatherhood is to him, and he cherished the time with Everest throughout his battle with cancer.
