The stepson of wrestling legend Ric Flair, Sebastian Kidder, has passed away. He was 24 years old.
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Flair’s ex-partner and Kidder’s mother, Wendy Barlow, confirmed to TMZ that her son, an up-and-coming musician, died by suicide on Oct. 26.
“I’m devastated and shocked,” Barlow told the paper. “This is an epidemic with your young men and mental health.”
TMZ reported that Kidder died Saturday afternoon of a gunshot wound at the family’s home in Georgia. The police are currently investigating the case, the paper adds.
Photo from Sebastian Kidder’s latest post on Instagram.
Sebastian Kidder/Instagram
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Kidder shared his last post on social media on Saturday shortly before his death. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, he could be seen holding a guitar while sitting in what appeared to be a recording studio, with purple lighting filling the room.
Flair, 75, a former WWE star who was in a relationship with Barlow for more than 13 years before they split in September, has yet to publicly comment on his stepson’s death.
Kidder was a musician and actor who released his debut album, under the moon under the name Sebastian. He has also appeared in a number of TV and film projects over the years, including independent films and a guest role The living dead like a child.
Talking to Good afternoon Atlanta in June, Kidder talked about being inspired by Aerosmith, Maroon 5 and Michael Jackson as a kid before he started writing his own music.
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Sebastian Kidder in his latest post on Instagram.
Sebastian Kidder/Instagram
“I fell in love with it, and here I am,” he said of his artistic pursuits.. “I think it comes down to a unique work ethic… You really have to have that drive. I hate to say it, but this has to be your one goal. You have to leave everything else and do this for the whole world.”
Flair and Barlow were candid about their support for Kidder. The WWE student posted a clip of his stepson’s debut music video on Instagram when it was released in June, sharing his excitement for the new album.
“Congratulations @sebastianonthemic on the release of your first music video,” the wrestler wrote at the time.
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Sebastian Kidder and Ric Flair in January 2024.
Sebastian Kidder/Instagram
Barlow shared a similar sentiment on his 24th birthday in July, writing in a heartfelt Instagram post: “I hope everyone gives the gift of listening to my son @sebastianonthemic’s music on his birthday 😊.”
“So proud of him for following his dreams,” she wrote in part. “It’s not easy to open up to the world.”
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Barlow is also the mother of three daughters, while Flair and ex-wife Leslie Goodman are also parents to son David and daughter Megan. Flair also shares a daughter, Charlotte, with ex-wife Elizabeth Harrell. He and Harrell are also parents to a late son, Reid, who died in 2013.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line by dialing 988, texting “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Line at 741741 or going to 988lifeline.org.
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