PASADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Regina King and son Ian Alexander Jr. arrive at the 45th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Oscar-winning actor Regina King has lost her only son Ian Alexander Jr, who died by suicide, CNN reported on Saturday.
“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. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time,” a statement from King provided by her representative said, as quoted by CNN.
Alexander Jr aged 26 was a musician and DJ.
He performed as “Desduné,” according to his Instagram page.
He had released a new single, “Green Eyes,” on January 7 and had performances scheduled in Los Angeles later this month.
King, 51, won an Oscar in 2019 for ‘best-supporting actress’, for her role in ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’.
He was King’s only child, whom she shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr.
The newly elected SDNON excos have unveiled their ambitious plans for 2025 and celebrated the outgoing executives.…
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2025…
Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In…
Sinach is set to feature in the global Christian event, Gather25. Glamtush reports that Gather25,…
Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting his bail conditions. Glamtush reports that former…
Makinde has cancelled his birthday celebration to honour the Ibadan stampede victims. Glamtush reports that Governor…