Wrestling icon Ric Flair and daughter Charlotte mourn death of fifth wife’s son Sebastian

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7NEWS Sport
Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair pictured in 2016.
Ric Flair and Charlotte Flair pictured in 2016. Credit: Getty

Wrestling legend Ric Flair is mourning the death of his wife’s 24-year-old son Sebastian.

Sebastian, a musician and singer, took his own life on Saturday.

He was the son of Flair’s long-time partner and fifth wife Wendy.

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“There are no words to express the pain I am feeling from the loss of my baby,” Wendy wrote.

“Mommy loves you.”

Sebastian’s death comes 11 years after Flair’s own son Reid died following a drug overdose.

“I have spent hours wondering what to say,” Flair wrote.

“After hearing the news of Sebastian’s passing, I can only imagine what Wendy and 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.

“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.”

Flair, 75, paid a heartfelt tribute to Sebastian, having known him since he was a child.

“I’m so thankful for the time I had with Sebastian. I have so many great memories and bonding time with him as he grew up!” the wrestling icon said.

“He stood tall by his mother along with the whole family — Sophia, Paris and Summer — while I was dying. 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 and in everybody’s eyes a huge success and will always be remembered that way. I’m so sorry!

“Wendy, please stay strong and don’t let anything deter you from all your successful endeavours you have in place in the future. God bless you both! Rest in peace Sebastian!”

Flair suffered a heart attack while wrestling in 2022.

Flair’s daughter, who competes in WWE as Charlotte Flair, shared her heartbreak with a short post on social media.

Originally published on 7NEWS Sport

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