Regina King’s Son Ian Alexander Jr. Dies By Suicide At 26: 'Our Family Is Devastated'
22.01.2022 - 19:19
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Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr. has died by suicide at the age of 26.
The 51-year-old actress confirmed the loss in a statement to People on Friday night, saying:
Our hearts just break for Regina…
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The devastating news comes after Ian celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday. He was King’s only child whom she shared with record producer ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr. The If Beale Street Could Talk star appeared to have been extremely close with her son, with Ian previously telling E! News on the red carpet for the 2019 Golden Globes about their bond:
The pair also shared matching tattoos that said “unconditional love” in Aramaic. King explained to The View back in 2017 how they decided on their ink, sharing:
For her 50th birthday last year, Ian wrote about how his momma was “the greatest gift” he could ever ask for in a tribute on Instagram:
We are sending our love and condolences to King as she mourns this sudden loss.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
[Image via Ian Alexander Jr./Instagram, MEGA/WENN]
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