Ian Alexander Jr., the only son of renowned actress Regina King, died by suicide — as the Academy Award-winner confirmed the tragic news in a statement to PEOPLE on Friday.
Regina King said her family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of her son, describing him as such a “bright light” who cared about the happiness of others.“You don’t know what unconditional love is, she reportedly said of her son in 2007. “You may say you do, but if you don’t have a child, you don’t know what that is,” she explained at the time. “When you experience it, it’s the most fulfilling [thing] ever.
King and her late son shared matching tattoos reading “unconditional love” in Aramaic, according to the report. Regina King said her son Ian was a DJ and “an amazing young man,” as his 26th birthday was on Wednesday.Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. shared matching tattoos reading “unconditional love” in Aramaic, as the actress went on to emphasize her unconditional love for her son.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling.
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