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Ric Flair breaks his silence regarding the death of stepson Sebastian Kidder

Ric Flair breaks his silence regarding the death of stepson Sebastian Kidder

Ric Flair broke the silence regarding his stepson’s suicide.

RadarOnline.com can reveal that the WWE legend spoke out about the death of stepson Sebastian Kidder in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

Kidder died at the age of 24 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday, October 26, at his family home in Georgia.

TalentOn Sunday, October 27, he commented for the first time on social media about the death of his stepson (75).

He described “emotionally.” Instagram post: “I spent hours wondering what to say. After hearing the news of Sebastian’s death, I can only imagine what Wendy @thewonderouswendy and Paul are going through, having lost a son around the same age in 2013.

“I know the pain of your loss will be with you for the rest of your life. I still think about Reid every day of my life, just as you will continue to think about Sebastian.”

WWE star he talked about his direct experiences with the loss of a child. His son Reid, who had a promising wrestling career, died of a drug overdose in 2013.

Flair added: “You can’t blame yourselves 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.”

He continued: “I am very grateful for the time I spent with Sebastian. I have so many great memories and bonds with him growing up! He stood tall by his mother along with all his family – Sophia, Paris and Summer when I died.

“He was so selfless in sharing his mother with me as I lay dying. And also after my son Reid died. He was multi-talented and in everyone’s eyes it was a huge success and we will always remember him that way.

“I’m so sorry! Wendy, please 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 mom Wendy Barlow – who dated Flair for years before they married in 2018 – confirmed his death to TMZ Sports.

She told the website: “I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic among your young men. And mental health…”

The circumstances of the 24-year-old’s death are still unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

Before his death, Kidder’s music career was gaining momentum.