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Ric Flair has issued a statement following the tragic death of his stepson, Sebastian Kidder.

News of Sebastian's death was shared by his mother, Wendy Barlow, over the weekend.

Barlow confirmed that Sebastian had died by suicide at the age of 24, telling TMZ: "I am devastated and shocked. This is an epidemic with your young men. And mental health."

TMZ reports that police are currently investigating Sebastian's death, after he was discovered on Saturday afternoon in Georgia after suffering a gunshot wound.

Sebastian's death came just hours after he shared a selfie on Instagram posing with his guitar.

Following the tragedy, WWE legend Ric Flair has taken to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to his stepson's passing.

Writing to his fans, the former 16-time world champion said: 'I Have Spent Hours Wondering What To Say. After Hearing The News Of Sebastian's Passing, I Can Only Imagine What Wendy & Paul Are Going Through Having Lost A Son Approximately The Same Age In 2013."

The wrestling legend is referring to his late son Richard Reid Fliehr, who died at the age of 25 following an overdose.

'I'm So Thankful For The Time I Had With Sebastian," Flair continued in his post. "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 Was Multi-Talented & In Everybody's Eyes A Huge Success And Will Always Be Remembered That Way."

Flair's post has been flooded with condolences from fans and fellow wrestlers alike. "I’m so very sorry, Ric," wrote former women's champion Natalya Neidhart.

And former WWE star Vito LoGrasso commented: "Very sorry brother."

Following the outpouring of support, Flair shared another post thanking his fans and loved ones for their outpouring of support.

"Wendy & I Are Overwhelmed By The Messages Of Love & Thoughts And Prayers," he wrote. "We Can’t Respond To Everyone Individually, But Just Know We Love You All And Respect You. Always Remember, Life Is Precious. Live Every Day To The Fullest. Don’t Take Anything For Granted. Love Your Family And Keep Them Close!"

Flair and Barlow - a former WCW star in her own right - celebrated their relationship in a non-legally binding wedding back in September 2018. They have since been in an off-and-on-again relationship.

Our thoughts go out to Sebastian's family, friends, and loved ones at this time.

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Dana Carvey has issued a statement to fans following the untimely death of his son, Dex.

Earlier this week, the Wayne's World star revealed that his family had suffered a "terrible tragedy" after it was announced that his 32-year-old son, Dex, had died.

PEOPLE reports that the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Dex died at his home, with his parents revealing that his passing was due to an "accidental drug overdose".

Now, a grieving Dana Carvey has revealed that he will be taking a break from the spotlight following the heartbreaking news.

Writing in a message to fans on Saturday (November 18), the 68-year-old comedy legend started by saying: "This is just to say thank you."

The SNL star went on to express that both he and Dex's mom, Paula Zwagerman, have been "overwhelmed" by the "beautiful messages" of love and compassion that fans have shared.

"These touched us more than we could ever express in words," he continued.

"I will be taking a break from work and social media — trying to figure out what life looks like now that we are a family of 3," he wrote. "We will heal the best we can and carry on. Our darling Dex would have wanted it that way."

Carvey and Zwagerman also shared a younger son; 30-year-old Thomas.

In repsonse to Carvey's message, many fans replied with messages of support on X (formerly known as Twitter), with one person writing: "I will continue to pray for healing and strength for your family. Thank you for all the happiness and smiles you've given to millions of us through the years. Much love and compassion sent from my home to yours."

A second expressed: "You're still a family of 4. Just because you can't see him, doesn't mean he isn't there. He is your heavenly child. If there is one thing I've learned in this life-- it's that this is not the end. We go on."

In his original announcement to fans, Dana and Paula said in a joint statement: "Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things--music, art, film making, comedy--and pursued all of them passionately."

"It's not an exaggeration to say that Dex loved life," they added.

“And when you were with him, you loved life too," their statement continued. "He made everything fun. But most of all, he loved his family, his friends and his girlfriend, Kaylee.

"Dex was a beautiful person. His handmade birthday cards are a treasure. We will miss him forever.”

Like his father, Dex also had the opportunity to showcase his talent in the entertainment industry - appearing alongside dad Dana in several TV series. His credits include roles in The Funster (2013), Beyond The Comics (2014), and Carpool Pandering (2016)

Our thoughts continue to go out to Dex's loved ones at this time.

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Emilie Kiser, a well-known content creator with millions of followers across social media, is mourning the loss of her three-year-old son.

Emergency responders were called to Emilie's family home near Chandler Heights and Cooper Roads in Chandler, Arizona, on May 12 following reports of a possible drowning.

When they arrived, first responders found lifesaving efforts already in progress. CPR was being performed before paramedics took over, The Sun reported.

The TikTok star's son, Trigg, was initially rushed to a nearby hospital, then airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital due to the severity of his condition.

Despite extensive efforts to save him, the three-year-old boy died of his injuries six days later, officials confirmed to CBS affiliate KPHO-TV.

Authorities have stated the incident remains under investigation and have extended their condolences, saying no further details will be released to respect the family’s privacy.

The couple welcomed Trigg in July 2021 and celebrated his third birthday last July.

At the time, Emilie paid tribute to her son with a sweet post: “We are so lucky to have our Trigg. Happy Birthday to our favorite boy in the whole world, we can't wait for year 3."

She shared a photo of Trigg smiling and holding his new Hot Wheels collection, surrounded by balloons that spelled out “Happy Birthday".

The devastating loss comes just weeks after the parents welcomed their second child, Theodore. On March 29, Emilie shared the news on Instagram: "We love you so much and our hearts feel like they are going to burst." She added, "I am so grateful for a smooth delivery, a healthy baby, and the best husband."

In the same post, Emilie praised Brady as her “rock,” writing: “The love I have for my boys is infinite.”

In the days following the accident, Emilie's social media presence went silent.

As news of the incident spread, fans flooded the mom's final Instagram post, which was made six days before Trigg’s death, with messages of support and grief.

The post featured a photo montage captioned, "Love a good dump of photos and a good hair day," and among the images was a touching shot of her husband lying in bed with their late son and Teddy.

"I am so unbelievably sorry, Emilie and Brady. All he ever knew was pure love. You are both incredible parents, and we love you and your family so much. You’re in my prayers," one user commented.

"Have never been more heartbroken for someone I’ve never met— you’re in our thoughts and prayers. stay strong," a second shared, while a third added: "I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. You & Brady are wonderful parents & it is so evident through your videos how well loved & care for he was. You’re in my prayers."

Our thoughts are with Emily and Brady's loved ones at this devastating time.

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Matthew Perry's stepdad has opened up about the star's death, including how the Friends star was feeling in the days prior to his passing.

Perry passed away at the age of 54 on October 28, 2023. First responders discovered the beloved actor unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence.

The Friends creators on their final conversation with Matthew Perry:

It has since been revealed that the actor died due to "the acute effects of ketamine," with the exact method of intake remaining undetermined. Contributing factors listed include drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, used to treat opioid use disorder, per TMZ.

Keith Morrison, renowned Dateline correspondent, and stepfather to Perry has recently sat down with Hoda Kotb on her Making Space podcast to discuss the loss of the Friends star.

Reflecting on his grief, Morrison shared: “As other people have told me hundreds of times, it doesn't go away. It’s with you every day. It’s with you all the time, and there’s some new aspect of it that assaults your brain."

He added: "It’s not easy. Especially for his mom.”

Describing the bond between Perry and his mother Suzanne, Morrison revealed: "Toward the end of his life, they were closer than I've seen them for decades."

"He was happy, and he said so," Morrison recalled of Perry. "And he hadn't said that for a long time. So it's a source of comfort, but also he didn't get to have his third act, and that's not fair."

Reflecting on the shocking news of Perry's death, Morrison shared: "It was the news you never want to get, but you think someday you might."

Describing Perry as "a larger-than-life person," Morrison reminisced about his stepson's personality, saying: "He was always the center of attention everywhere he went."

Speaking about Perry's struggles with addiction, the Dateline correspondent said: “He felt like he was beating it. But you never beat it, and he knew that, too.”

Morrison also touched upon his relationship with Perry, saying: “He had that kind of very fiery personality, and mine is not like that, as you can imagine... But we got along fine. I never tried to replace his dad … but I was there for him, and he knew it, and we were close."

Perry's ex-girlfriend, Kayti Edwards - who he dated in 2006 and remained friends with until his death - has urged officials to reopen the investigation into his death.

"It needs to be looked at again. I know when Matthew was taking 40 to 50 Vicodin in a day, he was getting it from a nurse who would bring it to his house," she told the Mirror, speculating that foul play might have been involved.

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