WWE Hall Of Fair member Ric Flair’s stepson has died by suicide

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and his wife Wendy Barlow are currently mourning the death of Wendy’s son, Sebastian Kidder.

According to TMZKidder died Saturday afternoon from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The aspiring singer and songwriter was 24 years old. Further details of Kidder’s death are not currently available as police are still investigating the circumstances.

“I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic among your young men. And mental health…” Barlow told TMZ when reached for comment. Flair has yet to release a statement regarding Kidder’s suicide. The musician recently appeared on a local Fox affiliate show excited about the release of his first album, “Under The Moon,” earlier this summer. On the day of his death, Kidder even posted photos on his Instagram with his guitar and studio equipment. According to TMZ, Flair was involved in Kidder’s life as they became friends at the beginning of Flair’s courtship with Barlow.

Flair and Kidder’s mother, Wendy Barlow, had been married for 13 years and this was Flair’s fourth marriage. before Flair announced the pair’s separation in September. According to Flair’s statement, the split was amicable, with Barlow thanking him for sticking by his side during a harrowing health crisis in 2017, when the former world heavyweight champion began suffering from kidney failure following complications from colon surgery, and both support the other during this transition period.

Wrestling Inc. sends condolences to Flair, Barlow and all of Sebastian Kidder’s friends and family.