The family of Ric Flair is in grief.
Sebastian Kidder, the stepson of the WWE legend, passed away. He was twenty-four. The wrestler’s former mother, Wendy Barlow, told TMZ that her son committed suicide on October 26.
In comments posted on October 26, she said, “I am shocked and devastated.” “Your young men are suffering from an epidemic. as well as mental wellness.
Wendy also shared one of Sebastian’s last pictures, a selfie that he had uploaded to his own profile the day before he passed away, on social media to notify his passing.
There are no words to express the pain I am feeling from the loss of my Baby @sebastianonthemic,” she posted to her Instagram account. “Mommy Loves you.”
Sebastian, one of four siblings, was raised in the Atlanta region. In July, he launched his debut album as a rock artist.
The previous month, he told Fox 5 Atlanta that the record has “a lot of pain, a lot of suffering,” along with passion, lust, and sexual energy. She shared a photo of herself with Sebastian on Instagram at the time, writing, “I hope everyone will give my son @sebastianonthemic music as a birthday present.
His pursuit of his dreams makes me incredibly proud. Opening up to the world is not simple. Please listen to his new album, “Under the Moon,” on Spotify, Apple Music, and other services.
In June, Sebastian released “Goth Girl at Bar,” his debut music video. It was promoted on social media by Ric and his mother, who announced their separation after 13 years in September.
Sebastian also discussed growing up with the 75-year-old WWE Hall of Famer Richard Fliehr during the TV interview. “Growing up with Ric as a stepdad, it was very different, very unique, that’s for sure,” Sebastian recalled.
At a young age, you are surrounded by fans when you go out to eat with your family, and they all approach you to ask for autographs, photos, and other mementos.”
“I mean, what kid has Post Malone coming over to the house and having dinner with the family?” the singer said. Once, Darius Rucker arrived with his large tour bus. In fact, Sebastian began his career in entertainment as a young actor.
He told Fox 5 Atlanta, “I started as the double for Carl on The Walking Dead when I was 10 years old.” “That in itself was the stepping stone. I’m here because I fell in love with it. Ric, has refrained from making any public remarks regarding Sebastian’s passing.