Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr dies aged 26 as she shares devastating tribute: ‘He is such a bright light’

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People Magazine.‘Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,’ she wrote.‘He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. ‘Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time.

Thank you.’His cause of death was not provided.Regina shares Ian Jr with her ex-husband, legendary record producer Ian Alexander Sr, with the former couple welcoming their only child together in 1996.He had followed in his dad’s footsteps and entered into the music industry, unveiling his talents as a successful DJ.The Oscar winner previously revealed how close she had become to her son, with the pair getting matching tattoos reading ‘unconditional love’.In a recent interview, she described their bond as the most ‘fulfilling’ thing.‘You don’t know what unconditional love is,’ she said. ‘You may say you do, but if you don’t have a child, you don’t know what that is. ‘When you experience it, it’s the most fulfilling [thing] ever.’Ian would often accompany Regina to award shows and events, and they would proudly pose together on the red carpet.‘She’s just a super mum,’ he praised to E!

News while attending the Golden Globes by her side in 2019.‘She doesn’t really let bad work days or anything come back and ruin the time that we have.

It’s really awesome to have a mother who I can enjoy spending time with.’The late star also posted a heartfelt message to celebrate his mum’s milestone 50th birthday last year, detailing his ‘pride’.Iconic singer and actor Meat Loaf dies aged 74Adele breaks down in tears as she postpones Las Vegas residency day before first showAnna Kendrick and Bill Hader 'have been secretly dating for over a year'He wrote on Instagram: ‘Happy birthday to my co, so.