Regina King Issues Statement On Son’s Suicide

Regina King‘s son, Ian Alexander Jr.’s dying is now a confirmed suicide. King’s solely little one, Alexander has handed away simply days wanting his twenty sixth birthday approaching Wednesday.

The 51-year-old actress launched an official assertion, requesting “consideration” throughout this time of grief for the household.

Regina King Was A Proud Mother

Ian Alexander Jr. was King’s solely little one, whom she shared along with her ex-husband, report producer Ian Alexander Sr. She break up with Alexander Sr. in 2007 after 9 years of marriage, and whereas she admitted that being a single mom wasn’t the simplest factor on this planet, her love for her son preceded all of it.

Ian Alexander Jr adopted in his father’s footsteps, changing into a deejay and King was very happy with him, calling him “a tremendous younger man”.

Alexander Jr.’s final Instagram submit was dated three days in the past, as he hinted at an upcoming efficiency on January twenty eighth.

A Cincinnati native, King gained an Academy Award in 2018 for taking part in Sharon Rivers in “If Beale Avenue Might Speak.” She’s additionally recognized for different motion pictures like “Jerry Maguire,” “How Stella Bought Her Groove Again,” and the latest “The More durable They Fall.”

King Launched An Official Assertion

After the information of his dying broke, Regina King launched an official assertion to Individuals Journal, “Our household is devastated on the deepest stage by the lack of Ian. He’s such a shiny mild who cared so deeply in regards to the happiness of others. Our household asks for respectful consideration throughout this non-public time. Thanks.”

The mother-son duo was typically noticed at award features and different reveals collectively and gave the impression to be a quite close-knit household.

For her fiftieth birthday, Alexander paid a tribute to his mother on social media, writing, “To have the ability to watch you’re taking this lifetime by its neck and make it yours is one thing I’ll perpetually be pleased about. However to have you ever as my mom is the best present I may ask for. To be all that you’re whereas all the time having the time to be there, love, and help me unconditionally is actually outstanding. The entire marvel universe ain’t received shit on you, you’re the true superhero! Love you, mother!”

Right here’s the complete tribute.

Unconditional Love For Her Boy

Regardless of fighting single parenthood, Regina King typically gushed about her son. She stated, “You don’t know what unconditional love is. You could say you do, however in case you don’t have a baby, you don’t know what that’s. If you expertise it, it’s essentially the most fulfilling [thing] ever.”

It’s unknown right now if Alexander Jr. was below any form of psychological duress and the way his dying got here to be, apart from the truth that it’s a confirmed suicide.

Twitter is awash in sympathy for King, with followers sending her help. Wrote one, “Sending my deepest condolences to Regina King and her household over the passing of her solely son. Could God’s Grace, love, and peace be along with her and the household throughout this tough time.”

Extra sympathy adopted as Regina King’s followers hoped and prayed for power for her to have the ability to endure such powerful instances.

That is heartbreaking. Terrible information , my prayers to Regina King who has misplaced her solely son Ian Alexander Jr. Relaxation In Peace 🕊❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/IvmaLVN6eM

— Claire ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼 (@Astroxanda) January 22, 2022