Content warning: This article contains discussion of suicide.
Regina Kingis opening up about grieving her son Ian Alexander Jr.’s death.
In 2022, Iandiedby suicide at 26 years old.
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“I understand that grief is love that has no place to go.
The actor grew teary-eyed while discussing her son.
“When it comes to depression, people expect it to look a certain way.
They expect it to look heavy,” she said.
“Why would that weight be given to Ian?”
she said, noting they utilized many mental health resources during his life.
“My favorite thing about myself is being Ian’s mom.
She wore an orange dress, and Robin noted that Ian’s favorite color was orange.
Regina concluded her discussion of Ian by explaining how she’s working through her grief.
“Sometimes a lot of guilt comes over me.
So it’s mine, and the sadness will never go away.
It will always be with me,” she said.
Regina stars in the newShirley Chisholm biopic on Netflix, and the film is dedicated to Ian.
Watch Regina’s full interview with Robin below:
TheNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineis 1-800-273-8255.
