WWE Legend Ric Flair Breaks Silence On Stepson's Death 11 Years After Son's Passing

Ric Flair's stepson's death opens old wounds for the wrestler and his family. The WWE legend released a statement mourning the loss of his stepson, who died more than a decade after his son.

Ric Flair has two daughters and two sons, including the late Reid Flair, who lost his life to substance abuse.

The WWE superstar uploaded a picture of himself and his stepson Sebastian, accompanied by a moving caption celebrating his life and expressing his grief over his death. "I Have Spent Hours Wondering What To Say. After Hearing The News Of Sebastian's Passing," he began the lengthy caption and added:

"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."

He disclosed that he still constantly thinks about his son's tragic passing and holds some regrets about his style of parenting. Flair was, however, thankful for the time he had with the late Sebastian and the memories they shared while growing up. He shared:

"I Have So Many Great Memories & Bonding Time With Him As He Grew Up! 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 completed his tribute, acknowledging that the late Sebastian was a multi-talented human who was a huge success in everybody's eyes. The pro athlete added:

"I'm So Sorry! 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! 🙏🏻 @sebastianonthemic."

This path of grief is sadly familiar to the WWE Hall of Famer, as he lost Reid tragically to a drug overdose incident on March 29, 2013.

Per TheSportster, the late 25-year-old was discovered dead in his hotel room in Charlotte, North Carolina, after which an autopsy disclosed that he passed away from a lethal mix of heroin and prescription medication.

Reid reportedly struggled with addiction and a series of legal and personal battles for a few years, leading to his eventual passing. The budding wrestler was once arrested for heroin possession in 2009.

He also pursued a wrestling career like his superstar father. He reportedly traveled regularly with him across the world for wrestling shows with hopes for his professional career to pick up.

Despite his sterling achievements in the wrestling ring spanning multiple decades, Flair's kids remain the most significant part of his life. According to PEOPLE, the star fathered four children. He shares a son, David, and a daughter, Megan, with his first wife, Leslie Goodman. 

After his split from Leslie, Ric married Elizabeth Harrell, with whom he shares a daughter and fellow WWE wrestler Charlotte, and his late son Reid. In 2021, the wrestling icon stated in an interview about his children:

"It's funny because my biggest thrill in life was my two youngest kids. I was traveling all the time when my older ones were in high school and college and that, and I built them trophy cases. They both were phenomenal amateur athletes, and I built a trophy case. I had fun doing that."

Like her dad, Charlotte has also made a name for herself as a successful wrestler in the WWE universe, including taking home 18 championship belts.

His son, David, also had a decade-long career with the wrestling network, winning both the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship and World Tag Team Championship, before stepping down to start his family in 2004.

The father daughter duo’s have maintained a strong relationship way before Charlotte got into the ring. The Blast noted that she accompanied her father to his matches and actively curated storylines before her career started.

Flair was also by his daughter’s side when she won her first championship at Wrestlemania 32. He has been vocal about his pride in the professional wrestler’s career successes.

The 38-year-old married fellow WWE wrestler Andrade El Idolo in 2022 in Mexico. The lavish ceremony was attended by 160 guests and held in Torreón Andrade’s hometown.

Flair was known by fans for adding glitz and glam to any ring he stepped in. His thrilling career began in the 1970s when he became a household name in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The 75-year-old won his first NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1981, after which he had gone on to repeat his win a record-breaking 16 times.

His signature moves, including the figure-four leglock and his consistent chop, made his high-flying acrobatics wrestling style a favorite among the fans. Like his name, Flair added finesse to his brand by showing up in limousines, flashy costumes, shiny jewelry, and a tasteful style everybody he got in the ring.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 and continues to stir impressive reactions fueled by nostalgia each time he appears in the ring despite his retirement.