WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s stepson Sebastian Kidder dies by suicide at 24

Disclaimer: The article contains details of suicide. If you are someone in need of help please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s stepson Sebastian Kidder has recently died by suicide at just the age of 24. Flair’s ex and Kidder’s mother, Wendy Barlow has confirmed the devastating update as TMZ broke the news. However, as the news of his demise was published, it was unclear what led the young musician to the terrible decision.Also Read: TNA Star's championship loss at Bound for Glory 2024 fuels WWE move speculationAccording to the report by TMZ Sports, Kidder died after suffering from a gunshot wound on Saturday afternoon at the family home in Georgia, and local police are currently investigating. “I am devastated and shocked," Barlow told the outlet in comments posted Oct. 26. "This is an epidemic with your young men. And mental health," she added.Taking to social media, Barlow further mourned the death of her son, "There are no words to express the pain I am feeling from the loss of my Baby @sebastianonthemic," she wrote on Instagram. "Mommy Loves you," she added.In recent months, Kidder's music career started gaining momentum. Over the summer, he appeared on FOX's Good Day Atlanta, where he performed one of his songs and discussed plans for releasing his debut album.Kidder’s mother was supportive of his music career and she previously shared on social media that she was proud of her son. "I hope everyone will give the gift of listening to my son @sebastianonthemic music on his Birthday," she wrote on Instagram at the time alongside a pic of herself with Sebastian. "I am so Proud of him following his Dreams. It’s not easy opening yourself up to the World. Please go to Spotify, Apple Music etc and check out his new album titled Under the Moon," she added in the caption.WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was one of the key figures in Kidder’s life. "Growing up with Ric as a stepdad, it was very different, very unique, that's for sure," Sebastian previously said of Flair during his television interview. "You go out for a family meal and you're just surrounded by fans and you're already exposed to that at an early age, everybody coming up, wanting pictures, autographs, stuff like that," he added.In June, Kidder released his debut music video, Goth Girl at Bar. Both his mom and Ric shared it on their social media profiles to promote it. The WWE icon and Barlow announced their separation after 13 years in September. Additionally, Kidder also started his journey in the world of entertainment with the popular series The Walking Dead serving as a double for Carl.Also Read: Unmissable WWE Moments that Shaped the Legacy of Madison Square Garden