Ric Flair’s ex-stepson, Sebastian Kidder, a rising musician, has sadly passed away at age 24 after taking his own life, as confirmed by his mother, Wendy Barlow, to TMZ Sports. The family is deeply heartbroken.
Kidder died from a gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon at the family’s home in Georgia, and the police are currently investigating the incident.
“I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic with our young men. And mental health…” Barlow shared.
Details surrounding Sebastian’s death remain unclear.
In recent months, Kidder’s music career had been gaining momentum. Earlier this summer, he appeared on FOX’s Good Day Atlanta, where he performed a song and discussed the upcoming release of his first album.
Flair was a part of Sebastian’s life for nearly 15 years, dating back to when he and Wendy were together before their marriage.
Ric has now issued the following statement regarding Sebastian’s passing:
“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. 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!
He Stood Tall By His Mother Along With The Whole Family- Sophia, Paris, And Summer, While I Was Dying. He Was So Unselfish Sharing His Mother With Me As I Was Dying. And Also, At The Passing Of My Son Reid.
He Was Multi-Talented & In Everybody’s Eyes A Huge Success And Will Always Be Remembered That Way. I’m So Sorry! 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!”
