WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair posted a statement on social media, following the tragic death of his stepson, Sabastian Kidder.
Flair said the following:
“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!”
Kidder, the son of Flair’s now former wife Wendy Barlow, was an up-and-coming musician. It was first reported by TMZ on Sunday, that he tragically died after taking his own life. He was only 24.
Kidder died after suffering from a gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon at the family’s home in Georgia. Local police are investigating. At time TMZ Sports published their story, the circumstances leading up to Sebastian’s death was unclear.
Flair was said to have been a figure in Sebastian’s life for nearly a decade and a half, going all the way back to when Flair and Barlow dated before getting married.
Wrestleview sends its condolences to the Barlow and Flair families, during this difficult and sad time.
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