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Ian Alexander Jr., son of Regina King, dies at age 26

Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King attend the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented on November 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

NEW YORK — Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday.

“Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a family statement shared Saturday by a King spokesman said. “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.”

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