Reid Flair, the son of wrestler Ric Flair, died in 2013 at the age of 25.
Who he was
Reid Flair (born Richard Reid Fliehr) was an American professional wrestler and the youngest son of Ric Flair. He wrestled in places like All Japan Pro Wrestling and various independent promotions and had been viewed as a prospect with notable potential in the business.
What happened to him
On March 29, 2013, Reid was found unresponsive in a hotel room in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, North Carolina, and was pronounced dead shortly afterward. He was 25 years old at the time of his death.
Cause of death
An autopsy later determined that he died from an accidental drug overdose. The report cited heroin along with prescription benzodiazepines (including clonazepam and alprazolam) as contributing substances.
Personal struggles
In the years leading up to his death, Reid had well-documented struggles with substance abuse, including a 2009 arrest involving heroin and multiple overdoses before the one that proved fatal. These issues also affected opportunities in major wrestling companies, including developmental plans that never fully materialized.
