Actress Regina King's only son Ian Alexander Jr dies by suicide 2 days after turning 26

American actress-director Regina King's son, Ian Alexander Jr, died by suicide. "Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss...He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others," a statement read. Alexander Jr, who turned 26 on Wednesday, was the only child of King and her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr.