Regina King is finally revealed about her son Ian’s suicide … saying having tears in eyes she respects his choice to take his own life and touching on her own experience with grief.
The actress/director stated through interview on “Good Morning America” where she delved into Ian’s tragic 2022 death … and touched on her hard journey in the aftermath.
RK says she thinks of pain as love without anywhere to go, and she’s trying to celebrate her son for everything he is — she even uses the present tense because she says Ian is always with her.
King adds she hasn’t really had time to solely sit with Ian’s decision … which she says she understands — because it’s clear to her he didn’t want to be here anymore.
Regina says her favorite part of herself was being Ian’s mother, and ultimately she simply has to respect the journey despite also asking herself asks about what she possibly could’ve done better as a parent.
As she said … Ian Alexander Jr. — the only son of King and her former spouse Ian Alexander Sr. — took his life back in January 2022 on his 26th birthdayWhile, Regina said, “Our family is devastated at the lowest level by the loss of Ian.
He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family questioned for respectful consideration during this private time.
Thank you Ian was a regular guest of Regina on the red carpet, even calling King a “Super Mom” on the 2019 Golden Globes red carpet and posting a heartfelt tribute to her on her 50th birthday in 2021It looked liks Regina is taking the next big step in her journey … although Ian is clearly never far from her mind.