NEW YORK • Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday.

“Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a family statement shared Saturday by a King spokesman said. “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.”

A family representative confirmed the death was suicide. No further details were released. The “One Night in Miami” director shared Alexander with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr. The younger Alexander was a DJ who often accompanied King to red carpet events.