Ric Flair’s younger son, Reid Flair, tragically died in 2013 at the age of 25.
Who his son was
Reid Flair (born Richard Reid Fliehr) was Ric Flair’s younger son and was seen as a highly promising second‑generation professional wrestler. He wrestled in various promotions, including in Japan, and many expected him to eventually sign with a major company like WWE.
What happened to him
On March 29, 2013, Reid was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was later pronounced dead at 25 years old. An autopsy determined that he died from an accidental overdose involving heroin and prescription drugs, after several years of documented struggles with addiction and related legal issues.