Ric Flair pays tribute to stepson Sebastian Kidder following his death at the age of 24

Ric Flair is mourning the loss of his stepson Sebastian Kidder. An emerging musician died on Saturday, October 26, by suicide at the age of 24 with Flair, who was married to Kidder’s mother, Wendy Barlow, for six years, and paid an emotional tribute on social media the next day.

“I spent hours wondering what to say. After hearing the news of Sebastian’s death, I can only imagine what Wendy and Paul are going through, they lost their son around the same age in 2013.” – 75-year-old WWE Hall of Famer he wrote on Instagram next to the image of himself and his stepson.

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Flair’s son, Reid, whom he shared with ex-wife Elizabeth Harrell, died in March 2013 after an accidental drug overdose. The 25-year-old was found in a Charlotte hotel room.

Reflecting on this loss and the loss of Kidder, Flair said: “I still think about Reid every day of my life, just like you will still think about Sebastian. You can’t blame yourself like I blamed myself for making Reid my best friend instead of being a good parent. Sometimes we are so close to our children that we forget that they need us in so many different ways.”

Flair was involved in Kidder’s life for more than a decade after he began an affair with the singer’s mother, whom he married in 2013. Wrestler who announced his separation from Barlow last month he said he was “grateful” for the time he spent with his stepson, adding that he had “so many great memories and bonds with him growing up!”

“He stood tall by his mother along with his entire family – Sophia, Paris and Summer, as I lay dying. He was so selfless in sharing his mother with me as I lay dying. And “After my son Reid died,” he continued. “He was multi-talented and in everyone’s eyes a huge success and that’s how we will always remember him. I’m so sorry! Wendy, stay strong and don’t let anything stop you from all the successful endeavors you will undertake in the future. God bless you both! Rest in peace Sebastian!”

Kidder’s mother confirmed that her son was leaving TMZ Sunday told the outlet: “I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic affecting young men and mental health.” She too she paid tribute to her son on social mediaand Flair replied to the post: “I’m so sorry! Wendy, stay strong and don’t let anything stop you from all the successful endeavors you will undertake in the future. God bless you both! Rest in peace Sebastian.”

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Hotline. The former Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always be available.