Vivica A. Fox Tears Up Giving an Update on Regina King After Her Son’s Death: She’s ‘Surrounded by So Much Love’
26.01.2022 - 21:45
/ usmagazine.com
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.
“I was with Regina last night and she’s OK,” Fox, 57, said on the Monday, January 24, episode Fox Soul’s Cocktails With Queens. “I was able to hug her.”
The Kill Bill Vol. 1 actress recalled turning around in her car the moment she received a call that King, 51, wanted her to come over.
“I just had to go see my friend, my sister,” the 1-800 Missing alum remembered with a shaky voice. “On the way there I had to call and ask people, ‘What do you say? I’m scared. I don’t want to say something wrong.'”
After reuniting with the Oscar winner, Fox assured viewers that King is “so strong” and is going to push through the pain.
“More than anything else, I’m glad I got to hug her. Glad I got to look in her eyes. This has absolutely been one of the longest weeks I’ve had in my life. I can’t stop crying,” the Wrong Cheerleader Coach producer explained while holding back tears. “[Regina] said to tell everybody that she’s gotten ya’ll’s texts. The outpouring of love for her, her family, her son, she appreciates it.”
King confirmed on Saturday, January 22, that her only son, Ian, died by suicide one day prior. He was 26.
At the time, she released a statement to Today, saying, “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others.”
The Watchman star’s late son, whom she shared with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr., celebrated his birthday just days earlier.
On Monday, Fox gave fans a sign of hope while detailing how King was handling the loss and grief, noting, “She’s surrounded by so much love, y’all.