Subhojeet Mukherjee on October 28, 2024
The wrestling world is reeling from the devastating news of Sebastian Kidder’s death, and now Ric Flair has opened up about the tragedy. Flair, who has been in Kidder’s life for over a decade through his marriage to Wendy Barlow, expressed his deep sorrow and offered emotional support to his family in the wake of Sebastian’s passing.
Kidder reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon at the family’s home in Georgia. Local authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking event.
Taking to Twitter/X, Flair shared an emotional tribute to Kidder, reflecting on the special bond they shared and acknowledging the pain his family is now enduring. He spoke from personal experience, comparing this loss to the grief he continues to feel over the death of his son Reid in 2013.
“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.”
Flair admitted to blaming himself after Reid’s passing, acknowledging the challenges of balancing friendship and parenthood. He urged Wendy to stay strong and not let grief derail her future endeavors.
“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.”
Flair recounted fond memories with Kidder and reflected on the young man’s selflessness during some of the family’s darkest moments, including Flair’s near-fatal health crisis in 2016 and the loss of Reid.
“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.”
In his closing words, Flair encouraged Wendy to remain resilient and asked for blessings upon the family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
“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’s passing has sent shockwaves through the wrestling and entertainment world, with tributes pouring in on social media to honor his creativity, kindness, and talent. Kidder had been on the rise in the music industry, recently performing on FOX’s Good Day Atlanta, with fans eagerly anticipating his debut album.
This tragic loss is a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health support. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or text HOME to 741741 for free and confidential support.
What are your thoughts on Ric Flair’s emotional message about his stepson’s passing? Share your perspective in the comments and let’s have a meaningful conversation about mental health and loss.
October 28, 2024 3:19 am
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