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The Academy Award winner ended her post by saying her \"absolute favorite thing\" about herself is being Alexander's mother, adding, \"Continue shine bright, my guiding light. 🧡🧡🧡.\"

King's post garnered support from a number of celebrities, including Octavia Spencer, Sarah Paulson, Justin Theroux, Ava DuVernay, Tracee Ellis Ross and more.

\"My friend. I think of you often. I always pray for your strength & peace in the midst of loss and grief. I love you 🧡🧡🧡,\" Niecy Nash-Betts commented.

Reese Witherspoon also left a supportive message beneath the post, writing, \"Always remembering Ian and his bright spirit🧡I love you.\"

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PHOTO: Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King attend the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Nov. 02, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Alexander was the only son of King and her ex-husband Ian Alexander.

At the time of her son's death, King released the following statement: \"Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. 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. Thank you.\"

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