10 Celebrities Whose Children Committed Suicide

unbranded • 2023-06-01

Here is a list of 10 stars who tragically experienced the devastating loss of a child to suicide

Entertainment 
Stars 
Celebrity 
Children 
Suicide 
Tragic Loss 
Devastating 
Regina King 
Marlon Brando 
Cheyenne Brando 
Paul Newman 
Scott Newman 
Michael Madsen 
Hudson Madsen 
Willie Nelson 
Billy Nelson 
Gloria Vanderbilt 
Louis Jourdan 
 
David Labrava 
Zack Snyder 
Autumn Snyder 
Marie Osmond 
Michael Blosil 
Grief 
Heartbreak 
Mental Health 
Familial Tragedy 
Coping 
Mourning 
Overdose 
Substance Abuse 
Emotional Struggles 
Depression 
Support 
Awareness 
Personal Challenges 
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Regina King

The ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ actress experienced a devastating loss when her son Ian Alexander Jr., aged 26, died by suicide on January 19, 2022, as confirmed by People.

In a heartfelt statement to the publication, King expressed the profound grief that her family was enduring. She described Ian as a radiant soul who possessed a deep concern for the happiness of others.

Ian was King's only child, born from her previous marriage to record producer Ian Alexander Sr. Apart from his personal struggles, Ian shared a special bond with his mother, often accompanying her on the red carpet.