WWE Legend Ric Flair’s Stepson Sebastian Kidder Dies by Suicide at 24

Mar. 15, 2025

Ric Flair; stepson Sebastian Kidder.Photo:David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty; Sebastian Kidder/Instagram

David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty; Sebastian Kidder/Instagram

Wrestling legendRic Flair’s stepson Sebastian Kidder has died. He was 24.

“I am devastated and shocked,” Barlow told the outlet. “This is an epidemic with your young men and mental health.”

TMZ reported that Kidder died Saturday afternoon from a gunshot wound at the family’s home in Georgia. Police are currently investigating the matter, the outlet added.

A photo from Sebatian Kidder’s final Instagram post.Sebastian Kidder/Instagram

Sebastian Kidder/Instagram

Kidder shared his final post to social media on Saturday shortly before his death. In a set of photos shared toInstagram, he could be seen holding a guitar as he sat in what looked to be a recording studio, with purple lighting filling the room.

Flair, 75, theformer WWE starwho was in a relationship with Barlow for more than 13 yearsbefore they split in September, has yet to comment on his stepson’s death publicly.

Sebastian Kidder in his final Instagram post.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 have to really have that drive. I hate to say it, but this has gotta be your one aim. You have to let go of everything else and make this your whole world.”

Flair and Barlowhave been candid about their support for Kidder. The WWE alum posted a clip of his stepson’s debut music video toInstagramwhen it was released in June, sharing his excitement about the new album.

“Congratulations @sebastianonthemic On The Release Of Your First Music Video,” the wrestler wrote at the time.

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 heartfeltInstagrampost: “I hope everyone will give the gift of listening to my son @sebastianonthemic music on his Birthday 😊.”

“I am so Proud of him following his Dreams,” she wrote in part. “It’s not easy opening yourself up to the World.”

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Barlow is also mom to three daughters, while Flair and ex-wife Leslie Goodman are also parents toson David and daughter Megan. Flair also shares daughter Charlotte with ex-wife Elizabeth Harrell. He and Harrell are also parents to late son Reid, who died in 2013.

source: people.com