**Ric Flair's Stepson Dies by Suicide, Heartfelt Messages Uncovered**

Sebastian Kidder, stepson of wrestling legend Ric Flair, tragically ended his life on Saturday, TMZ Sports has confirmed. According to a statement from Ryan Winderweedle, a Gwinnett County Police Department spokesperson, Kidder sent a final text to his biological father, Paul, around 4 PM, just moments before his death.

Seeking immediate assistance, Paul dialed 911 after receiving the distressing message. Law enforcement officers arrived shortly thereafter at the family’s residence, where they discovered Kidder deceased from a gunshot.

Investigators have since found an envelope containing a note, located on a table in Kidder’s bedroom. Wendy Barlow, Kidder’s mother and Flair’s former wife, expressed her profound grief upon hearing the devastating news. In a conversation with TMZ Sports on Sunday, Barlow conveyed her shock and sorrow over her son’s unexpected death.

Ric Flair, deeply affected by the tragedy, took to Instagram on Sunday night to share his pain. Reflecting on the loss of Sebastian and drawing parallels to the death of his own son, Reid, who succumbed to a drug overdose in 2013, Flair wrote, "After Hearing The News Of Sebastian's Passing, I Can Only Imagine What Wendy @thewonderouswendy & 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."

The heartfelt messages from Flair emphasize the enduring sorrow experienced by parents who lose a child, underscoring a shared grief that resonates deeply within families.