Regina King’s Son Passes Away By Suicide At The Age Of 26

We’re deeply saddened to report on the passing of Regina King‘s son, Ian Alexander Jr, who died by suicide simply days after his twenty sixth birthday.

The information, initially reported by B. Scott, was confirmed by Regina in an announcement to PEOPLE.

“Our household is devastated on the deepest stage by the lack of Ian,” Regina King said. “He’s such a shiny gentle who cared so deeply in regards to the happiness of others. Our household asks for respectful consideration throughout this non-public time. Thanks.”

Ian was Regina’s solely little one and she or he usually spoke extremely of him, his immense expertise, and her unconditional love for him.

“You don’t now what unconditional love is,” she said beforehand. “You could say you do, however in case you don’t have a baby, you don’t know what that’s. Whenever you expertise it, it’s probably the most fulfilling [thing] ever.”

Particulars surrounding Ian’s unlucky passing as scarce, however we’ll maintain you up to date as info turns into accessible.

Please maintain Regina King and all those that knew and liked her son Ian in your ideas and prayers throughout this troublesome time, Roommates.