Regina King is an American actress born in Los Angeles, California on January 15, 1971.
She is most known for her portrayal of Mary Jenkins’ (Marla Gibbs’) studious daughter, Brenda Jenkins, on the classic 1980s sitcom 227, as well as her critically lauded supporting role in the feature film Jerry Maguire.
King’s acting career began in 1985 with a part on the television series 227, which she portrayed until 1990. She later appeared in John Singleton’s films Boyz n the Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993), and Higher Learning (1996).
She rose to prominence in 1996 as a co-star in romantic comedy Jerry Maguire, alongside Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
In her performance as Marcee Tidwell, the wife of Cuba Gooding Jr.’s character, King gained widespread notoriety.
She is one of the biggest actresses to ever grace the Hollywood screens.
What happened to Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr?
Ian Alexander died by suicide.
King sent a media release to PEOPLE indicating, “The death of Ian has crushed our family to the core,” “He is a shining light who genuinely cared about the pleasure of people. During this private time, our family requests that you be courteous. Thank you very much.”
How did Ian Alexander Jr die? What was Ian Alexander Jr cause of death?
Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., died per reports on Friday, January 21, 2022. Alexander died by suicide and furthermore, no foul play was discovered in his death scene.
On January 19, he celebrated his 26th birthday.
