
The stepson of WWE legend Ric Flair has died at the age of 24. Sebastian Kidder’s death was confirmed by his mother, and Flair’s ex, Wendy Barlow. On October 27, she confirmed to TMZ that her son, a musician, had died by suicide the day before. “I am devastated and shocked,” she told the news outlet. “This is an epidemic with your young men and mental health.” The family is absolutely devastated and heartbroken.
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He was found at the family's home in Georgia.
Kidder was found at the family’s Georgia home suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head, TMZ reported. It is unclear what events led to his death, but authorities are currently investigating the matter.
People reacted to the tragedy.
Fans took to Kidder’s Instagram to express their sorrow in the comments sections of his posts.
“Breaks my heart ❤️ Rest in peace Sebastian,” one person wrote. “Sebastian, I’m so sorry for the pain that caused you to make your final choice!” another fan shared. “I wish I could have spoken to you to assure you that there were healthy, positive ways to get away from your pain! Rest in peace, young man.”
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Kidder was an up-and-coming musician.
According to TMZ, the musician’s career was starting to take off. His mother made a post on June 21 congratulating him on the release of his first album, Under the Moon.
Kidder posted a final photo hours before his death.
Kidder appears to be in a purple-lit recording studio, where he’s sitting in a seat while holding his guitar and staring into the camera. There was no caption in the post and the comments were turned off.
Flair posted an emotional tribute.
Flair broke his silence by posting an emotional message to his Instagram, alongside a photo of him and Kidder.
“I Have Spent Hours Wondering What To Say. After Hearing The News Of Sebastian’s Passing, I Can Only Imagine What Wendy @thewonderouswendy & 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,” he wrote, mentioning the death of his son, Reid Flair, who died of substance abuse in 2013 at the age of 25.
“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,” he continued, before concluding with some encouragement for his ex. “Wendy, Please Stay Strong & Don’t Let Anything Deter You From All Your Successful Endeavors You Have In Place In The Future. God Bless You Both! Rest In Peace Sebastian! 🙏🏻 @sebastianonthemic.”