Regina King shares with Robin Roberts on 'Good Morning America' how she is a 'different person' following her son Ian Alexander Jr. death by suicide in January 2022.
Benjamin VanHoose is an Associate Editor on the Movies team at PEOPLE. He has written about entertainment and breaking news for over five years.Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Variety, The New York Post, and The Wrap.Ian died by suicide in January 2022 just after turning 26. He is King's only child, whom she shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr.
"Grief is love that has no place to go," continued the actress. "And that we all handle it differently.""January 19th is Ian’s Worthday. As we still process his physical absence, we celebrate his presence," she wrote at the time. "We are all in different places on the planet…so is Ian. His spirit is the thread that connects us."The actress continued, "Of course orange is your favorite color…Its the fire and the calm. I see you in everything I breath.
said,"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. Thank you." If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text"STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go toto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.