Random Celebrities Who Lost Children (44 items)

(#5) Regina King
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Regina King's son Ian Alexander Jr. died by suicide on January 19, 2022, People confirmed. He was 26.

"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," King said in a statement to the publication.

Ian was King's only child, with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr. Ian was also a DJ.

Ian often walked the red carpet with his mother, and the pair had matching tattoos of the words "unconditional love" in Aramaic.
(#7) Marvin Jones
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Marvin Jones' son Marlo passed away on Friday, December 27th. Marlo was Jones' fifth child and his youngest, 6 moths old at the time of his passing.

The NFL wide reciever took to Instagram the following Saturday to announce the loss, writing, "Marlo, the joy that you brought to us everyday, with that smile, and that energy was like heaven on earth... We will always remember you."

His team, the Detroit Lions, also made a statement over twitter offering their condolences to and support for Jones, his wife Jazmyn, and their remaining children: Marvin Jones III (10), Mareon (8), Murrell (4), and Mya Love (3).
(#43) Nena
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"99 Luftballoons" singer Nena lost her first son, Christopher, in 1989 when he was 11 months old. He had been born disabled due to medical mistakes made during his birth.
(#32) Eric Clapton
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Eric Clapton's son, Connor, died in 1991 when he was just four years old. He tragically fell out of a hotel room window. Clapton wrote the song "Tears in Heaven" in his honor.
(#10) John Travolta
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John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston's son, Jett, died in 2009 at age 16 after complications with a seizure. Jett had two siblings, Ella Blue and Benjamin, who was born after Jett's death.
(#21) Rob Delaney
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Actor Rob Delaney lost his two-and-a-half year old son, Henry, in January 2018. He shared the news in a Facebook post a few weeks later. The toddler was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly after his first birthday; despite treatment, the disease ultimately claimed Henry's life.