Weeks before Regina King shared the tragic news of Ian Alexander Jr.'s death, the mother and son celebrated New Year's Eve together with a live TV appearanceRegina King Spent New Year's Eve with Her Son Ian — See Their Interview with Andy Cohen and Anderson CooperRegina King is mourning the death of her son Ian Alexander Jr., with whom she rang in 2022. And we drink in the spirit of inclusivity too," she said, as Ian added: "And progress." The trio appeared to be jubilant as Ian reminded his mom to make eye contact while they toasted to their expanded chosen family. The Seven Seconds actress shared her son with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr., 65, to whom she was married from 1997 to 2007. Ian Jr., who King told PEOPLE was "an amazing young man," followed in his record producer father's footsteps.

Source: CNN January 23, 2022 00:17 UTC