News about Ian Alexander

Alexander, 61, was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition believed to be caused by repeated head injuries, in May after undergoing scans and has since suffered from a sharp decline in his health. He has been placed on a soft-food diet due to the risk of him swallowing his tongue and anxiety attacks have prevented him from attending his former club's matches. An email from the Bristol Rovers Former Players Association in January led Alexander to put himself forward for medical checks and his wife, Janet, now hopes a dementia diagnosis from the NHS will follow, opening up greater access to medication. Alexander is often unable to sleep due to chronic headaches and tremors but, at present, his treatment is limited to standard painkillers.

On Thursday, Regina King made her first appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live in over two years, which culminated in a very personal moment for her and the host. In theaters March 22, King, 53, was promoting her latest film Shirley, based on the true life of Shirley Chisolm, the first Black woman to run for president. The Oscar winner hasn't appeared on the program since December 2021 — just a month before her 26-year-old son Ian Alexander Jr. died of suicide in January 2022.

Regina King expressed her sorrow after her son Ian Alexander Jr.'s suicide by suicide at the age of 26 in January 2022. The Oscar winner, 53, reflected on the death of her only child and how she continues to influence her personal and professional choices while gracing the front page of Harper's Bazaar's April 2024 issue. I feel like I am in a situation now where my faith has really been tested,' the If Beale Street Could Talk star said. I don't know that I should say this because I feel like it's where I should be, but the suggestion that what you put into it is what makes you get back--it's not always true.' Despite her bout with depression, the actress went on to say that her late son was 'pure joy and pure light.'

Regina King posted a touching message on Thursday, nearly a year after her only son Ian Alexander Jr.'s death by suicide in a touching post shared on Instagram. King, 52, posted a video of an orange paper lantern floating high into the air while soaring by a candle light inside, which was lit in Ian's honor. Despite posting the video shortly before his death, it was shot to celebrate what would have been his 27th birthday on January 19.