Ric Flair's stepson Sebastian Kidder dies by suicide: musician was 24

Wrestling legend Ric Flair's stepson, Sebastian Kidder, has died. He was 24.

On Sunday, October 27, Flair's ex-partner and Kidder's mother, Wendy Barlow, confirmed to TMZ that her son, an aspiring musician, died by suicide on October 26.

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

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

Kidder shared his final post on social media on Saturday shortly before his death. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, he was seen with a guitar in his hand, sitting in what looked like a recording studio as purple light filled the room.

Flair, 75, the former WWE star who dated Barlow for more than 13 years before they split in September, has yet to publicly comment on his stepson's death.

Kidder was a musician and actor who released his debut album: under the moon, under the name Sebastian. He also appeared in a number of television and film projects over the years, including independent films and a guest role The walking dead as a child.

In conversation with Hello, Atlanta In June, Kidder shared that as a child he was inspired by Aerosmith, Maroon 5 and Michael Jackson before he started writing his own music.

“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 really have to have that drive. I hate to say it, but that has to be your only goal. You have to let go of everything else and make this your entire world.

Flair and Barlow openly expressed their support for Kidder. The WWE alum posted a clip of his stepson's first music video to Instagram when it was released in June, sharing his excitement about the new album.

“Congratulations @sebastianonthemic on releasing your first music video,” the wrestler wrote at the time.

Barlow shared a similar sentiment on his 24th birthday in July, writing in a heartfelt Instagram post: “I hope everyone will have the gift of hearing my son @sebastianonthemic's music on their birthday 😊.”

“I'm so proud of him following his dreams,” she wrote in part. “It’s not easy to open up to the world.”

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

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, texting “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or going to 988lifeline.org .