Q1: Is Alec Cabacungan still alive in 2026?
Yes. Alec Cabacungan is alive, in good health, and living in the greater Chicago area where he works in media and sports broadcasting.
Q2: What specific medical condition does Alec have?
Alec has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Type III, a rare genetic disorder commonly called brittle bone disease. It causes fragile bones that fracture easily, requiring physical therapy and orthopedic rod surgeries to manage.
Q3: What college did Alec attend, and what did he study?
Alec attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, studying journalism at the Medill School of Journalism with a strong concentration in sports media and broadcasting.
Q4: Why did people think Alec Cabacungan passed away?
The rumors originated from a combination of bad digital incentives: clickbait death-hoax websites, automated algorithm queries, and the fact that his childhood television commercials were phased out as he transitioned into adulthood.
Q5: Does Alec still work with Shriners Hospitals for Children?
Yes. While he is no longer a pediatric patient, Alec continues to work closely with Shriners Children's as a senior brand ambassador, alumni speaker, and national fundraising advocate.
