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Legendary WWE star Ric Flair’s stepson Sebastian Kidder has died at the age of 24.
Ric Flair with his stepson Sebastian Kidder (X)
Legendary WWE star Ric Flair’s stepson Sebastian Kidder has died at the age of 24. An up-and-coming musician, Kidder, who performed on FOX’s Good Day Atlanta this summer, has reportedly died by suicide. Kidder’s mother Wendy Barlow confirmed the tragic news to TMZ Sports, conveying that the family is heartbroken. Flair has now reacted to Kidder’s passing away by sharing a note on social media. “I Have Spent Hours Wondering What To Say. After Hearing The News of Sebastian’s Passing, I Can Only Imagine What Wendy & Paul Are Going Through Having Lost A Son Approximately The Same Age In 2013. I Know The Pain Of Your Loss Will Be With You The Rest Of Your Life. I Still Every Day Of My Life Think About Reid As You Will Continue To Think About Sebastian,” read the post shared by the WWE Hall of Famer.
“You Can’t Blame Yourselves As I Blamed Myself For Making Reid My Best Friend Instead Of Being A Good Parent. Sometimes We Get So Close To Our Kids, We Forget That They Need Us In So Many Different Ways. I’m So Thankful For The Time I Had With Sebastian. I Have So Many Great Memories & Bonding Time With Him As He Grew Up,” Ric Flair added.
I Have Spent Hours Wondering What To Say. After Hearing The News Of Sebastian’s Passing, I Can Only Imagine What Wendy & Paul Are Going Through Having Lost A Son Approximately The Same Age In 2013. I Know The Pain Of Your Loss Will Be With You The Rest Of Your Life. I Still Every… pic.twitter.com/yvJE4ownOQ— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 28, 2024
An article published by TMZ Sports reported thatSebastianKidder died after suffering a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon at the family home in Georgia. The police are currently investigating the matter. “I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic with your young men. And mental health…” Wendy Barlow told TMZ Sports.
Ric Flair married Wendy Barlow in 2018. As per the New York Post, the duo had met while working together in WCW back in 1993. They reportedly dated for years before tying the knot. After six years of their marriage, Flair and Barlow decided to split up.
One of the finest performers in the history of professional wrestling, Flair enjoyed a stellar career spanning 50 years. The 75-year-old is a 16-time world champion across the NWA, WCW and WWE. Flair had lost his son Reid at the age of 25 in 2013 due to a reported drug overdose.
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