Surprise! Andy Cohen was just as shocked by his New Year’s Eve rant about Mayor Bill de Blasio as the audience watching at home.
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Looking back. Weeks before Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide, the pair were elated to celebrate New Year’s Eve together with their family.
“One of the things that this past two years has kind of sat with me is inclusivity,” the Watchman star, 51, told Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper during a surprise appearance on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live in December 2021. “With all we’ve been through the past few years [and] how different we all are, but the one thing that we all have in common is that we want to be seen. We all want to be included and we should be.”
Ian, who died days after his 26th birthday, and King’s “bonus son” sat beside the Oscar winner on her couch during the virtual interview, toasting the forthcoming year.
“Here we are with — OK, this is my son [and] my bonus son — 20 years we’re all together this whole family of people are together because of these two and their lives together that brought us together,” King introduced the young men. “And we kinda drink in the spirit of inclusivity, too, and progress.”
After making “eye contact,” the trio clinked their classes and sipped their glasses of tequila.
The mother-son twosome’s appearance aired a few weeks before the musician — who performed under the moniker Desduné — died by suicide.
“Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” King — who shared her only son with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr. — told TODAY in a statement on Friday, January 21. “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you.”
Ahead of his death, Ian had been candid about his mental health struggles.
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Surprise! Andy Cohen was just as shocked by his New Year’s Eve rant about Mayor Bill de Blasio as the audience watching at home.
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Providing support. Vivica A. Fox gave an update on her longtime friend Regina King after the actress’ son, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide earlier this month.
The perfect pair. Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander Jr., had a sweet relationship ahead of the musician’s January 2022 death.
Regina King is paying tribute to her son Ian Alexander Jr., describing him as “a bright light,” following his tragic death by suicide at the age of 26.“Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” the actress stated, “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time.
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Trigger warning: This post contains mentions of suicideRegina King has paid tribute to her son Ian Alexander Jr., who has died at the age of 26.According to a spokesperson for the family, Alexander Jr. died by suicide. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” King said in a statement.
Hollywood is sending out their love and support to Regina King as she mourns the loss of her only child. Janet Jackson, Kid Cudi, Josh Gad and more celebrities expressed sadness upon hearing the tragic news that Regina’s son Ian Alexander Jr. died by suicide at the age of 26. Many of the social media posts included heartbreaking photos of the mother and son, while others simply shared their heartfelt condolences.
Regina King is grieving the loss of son Ian Alexander Jr. after announcing his death at age 26.
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Regina King is mourning the death of her son Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide at the age of 26. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” the Oscar winner, 51, said in a statement on January 22, per People. “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you.”
Regina King is suffering an unimaginable loss following the death of her 26-year-old son, Ian Alexander Jr.The Oscar winner tells ET the family is «devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian.» She added, «He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you.»Alexander Jr.
Grieving a heartbreaking loss. Regina King’s only child, son Ian Alexander Jr., has died. He was 26.
Regina King is mourning the loss of her son, Ian Alexander Jr.
Regina King and her family have been left devastated after the death of her son, Ian Alexander Jr. at the age of 26.The Seven Seconds actress shared the tragic news just days after his birthday and issued a heartfelt statement to People magazine. MORE: Chris Daughtry confirms stepdaughter died by suicide "Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian," she said.