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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.
was King's only child, whom she shared with ex-husband, the record producer Ian Alexander. King and Alexander got married in 1997 and were together for a decade before divorcing. According to multiple reports, Alexander Jr.
died by suicide. He had just celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday.Regina King with Ian Alexander Jr. at the 2012 NBA Baller Beats For Xbox 360 VMA Lounge After Party at The Ritz-Carlton on Sept.
6, 2012 in Los Angeles.Alexander Jr. was no stranger at red carpet events. He often walked them with his mother and attended numerous special events throughout Los Angeles.
She was immensely proud of her son, and she took tremendous pride in being a «cool mom.»Back in 2019, King told ET she felt as much, thanks to her "badass" costume. Alexander Jr. also made it known, while walking the red carpet with his mom at the 2019 Golden Globes, telling she was a «super mom.»«She's just a super mom,» Alexander Jr.
told the outlet at the time. «She doesn't really let bad workdays or anything come back and ruin the time that we have. It's really awesome to have a mother who I can enjoy spending time with.»A post shared by desduné (@desdunemjv)A little over a year ago, when King turned 50, Alexander Jr.
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Ian Alexander Jr., the only son of actress Regina King, has died by suicide.
J. Kim Murphy Ian Alexander Jr., a musician, DJ and son of actress and director Regina King, has died by suicide. He was 26 years old.Alexander’s death was confirmed to Variety by a public relations representative for King.
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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 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.