Regina King’s Son Ian Alexander Jr.’s Final Tweets Before His Death Are Heartbreaking
24.01.2022 - 19:34
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In the devastating wake of Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr.’s death, the DJ’s last tweets are now resurfacing as fans grapple with the tragic news.
As we reported, Ian died by suicide on Friday night. He was the Watchmen star’s only child, whom she shared with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr. It was an incredibly shocking loss for the family, especially after they celebrated the 26-year-old’s birthday on Wednesday. As the news made headlines, the actress addressed the heartbreaking loss in a brief statement to People, sharing:
We simply cannot imagine the pain she must be feeling.
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While processing the loss, fans have taken a look back at Twitter, reading Ian’s last tweets with a whole new perspective now. The performer, who went by desduné, seemingly expressed experiencing mental health struggles just days before his death. In a tweet published earlier this month, the musician wrote:
Wow. What a somber glimpse at what he was feeling in his last days.
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In another post shared with followers, the young man mused:
Reacting to the messages, followers have taken to the comment section of his posts to pay tribute, writing:
Several celebrities have also sent love to Regina over the weekend, including Rosanna Arquette, Halle Berry, and Kid Cudi, who wrote:
Pam Grier also added:
There really aren’t… This has been a tough start to the year with so many unfortunate goodbyes. We will be thinking of Ian’s family and friends as they mourn his untimely death. May he rest in peace.
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