Oscar-winner ‘devastated at the deepest level’ by death of ‘a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others’
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Ian Alexander Jr, the only child of the Oscar-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 statement shared by a spokesman for King said.
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