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Richard "Reid Flair" Fliehr obituary, Charlotte, NC

Richard Fliehr Obituary



The 25-year-old son of professional wrestler Ric Flair was found dead in a SouthPark hotel room on Friday, police say.

Officers received a call at 10:35 a.m. about an unresponsive person in a hotel room at the Residence Inn on Piedmont Row Drive South. Richard Fliehr was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.

Police did not say how he died but said they found no evidence of foul play. They released no other details and said the cause of death would be determined by the Medical Examiner's office.

Like his father, Fliehr was a wrestler and performed under the ring name Reid Flair.

Ric Flair's agent, Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, issued a statement on Facebook: "We are heartbroken to confirm that Ric's son, Reid Fliehr, has passed away …"

"The investigation into the cause of death is ongoing. Reid was … an incredible son, brother, friend, and professional wrestler. No words can describe the grief that Ric and his family are experiencing and they do request privacy during this devastating time."

According to pro wrestling site PWinsider.com, Reid Flair had wrestled with his father prior to the elder Flair's retirement, and had just returned from wrestling in Japan.

He fought well as an amateur and made his pro wrestling debut in 2008, fighting with his older brother David in a match at Vance High School.

But personal issues "sidetracked what was expected to be instant stardom" in the professional ranks, according to PWinsider.

He was twice found guilty in 2009 of driving while impaired, court records show. In one case, he was ordered to enroll in an inpatient substance abuse program in Tucson, Ariz.

He told the Observer in 2008 that being Ric Flair's son had created opportunities for him, but added: "The scrutiny will be unbelievable."

The death comes as Ric Flair struggles with a recent diagnosis of a blood clot in his leg. The 64-year-old was receiving treatment and resting at his Charlotte home.

Staff writer Eric Frazier and researcher Maria David contributed

Published by Charlotte Observer from Mar. 29 to Apr. 20, 2013.

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it been 10 years already god rest his soul

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March 21, 2023

So sorry

Don Malott

November 8, 2017

rest in peace reid my condolences to the flair family xx

gavin wood

July 22, 2016

My condolence to all of th Filehr family.I am 80 years old ,have lost a son so I can say the pain will never leave, but it will get better.I have followed Rics career and now Charlottes.My prayers will be with you

Lou Olivares

April 23, 2016

To the Flair family, deepest condolences on the sad passing of Reid! Bealtaine Dia a chosaint agus a bless Reid agus féadfaidh sé a thabhairt duit an creideamh chun leanúint ar aghaidh! Dia!

Fergal McCarney

November 20, 2014

To the Fliehr Family
I'm sorry for the loss of your son and loved one, you all will be in my prayers, may God bless and be with you all in this most difficult time,

Anthony Vaughn-Humboldt, Tn.

anthony vaughn

April 29, 2014

Emily Jording

April 13, 2014

Ric & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are not words to ease the loss of a son! I can't imagine the PAIN in your heart! Look to GOD for strength and Comfort in your time of need!

Mike Landis

December 5, 2013

I'm 37 and grew up with wrestling. Ric Flair was my absolute favorite. Upon hearing of Reid's passing, my first thought was how horrific he must feel. There are no words in this world to ease the pain of losing someone, nor can anyone do anything to "help" you or make things better. It was clear to me, as a fan, just how much Reid was loved by his family. And love is all that matters. My sincerest condolence to Ric Flair and his entire family.

Donna Di Giacomo

November 20, 2013

Dear Ric im so sorry for your loss may reid R.I.P. he is with god now no one can ever say or do anything to hurt him anymore may god bless you and give you the strength to carry on love you much wooooo! help this family lord in jesus name AMEN.

shelley bradley

June 30, 2013

Sorry for your loss. It seems as though he was gone too soon. Our Lord has proven he can reunite us with our loved ones (Luke 7:11-15).

Christian Love

June 13, 2013

We are sorry for your loss, you & your family will stay in many prayers from a ton of ppl and hope this brings some comfort & support to know so many are grieving w/all of you

Melissa Abbott

June 8, 2013

My condolences to the flair family

joe mccray

June 7, 2013

Condolences to Reid's family and friends. May you find peace.

Marc Turpin

June 3, 2013

Ric you and your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Byron sturgis

June 1, 2013

Richard RIP my brother Rick hope the family is well my hart go. S out all the wrestlers that past to young

Shawn Gallo

May 26, 2013

Rick flair I am 40 years old I have watch u guys all my life and i know wait ts like to lose some one u love I lost a darter she was going be 21 yaers of age my hart gose out to REID Flair and flair family

Shawn Gallo

May 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God is aware of your loss and promises you comfort. Isaiah 61:2 May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your son comfort you and your family today and always!

May 23, 2013

Just found out about this. May you rest in peace Reid. :(

LaRhonda D

May 22, 2013

May the god of comfort be a source of strength for the family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC

May 19, 2013

r.i.p.Reid Another life taken to soon.I was hoping to see you in WWE in the near future.What a shame .The Fliehr family is in my prayers

Eric "TEK"

May 14, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss of such a handsome young man. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you as you grieve.Know that your family will be lifted up in prayer though this tradic time in your lives.May God Bless You all!

Jennifer Murphy

May 11, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 4, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

John Lowder

April 30, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of your love one may god keep you and your family in his memories

janet gibbs

April 30, 2013

Our prayers are with you. Psalm 46:1

April 24, 2013

Very Sorry for your loss! May GOD bless you and your family at this time to lighten the pain, although words cannot express the sorrow that is felt, my prayers are being sent to all of the family

Lillian DeFreese

April 22, 2013

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Frank Baranek

April 22, 2013

my heart goes out to the family. god bless yall. may god carry yall this difficult time.love kathy

April 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jon Lowder

April 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Lowder

April 20, 2013

I am truely sorry for your lost. I am a big Fan of the FLIEHR Family. As a child I watch your daddy fight Dusty Rolls. I love you guys and may God strengthen you during this time.

pamela powell

April 18, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your son, remember all those wonderful memories, he will be so missed, in our prayers. God Bless!!

Ann Flow

April 18, 2013

It is always so sad to hear of the passing of a young person. I have young daughters and I would be useless if anything was to happen to them. I sympathize your loss and may God grant you comfort and heal your broken hearts. I am so sorry.

Veronica Greene

April 17, 2013

I am so sorry. Your son wrestled at the same time my boys did in high school and they would periodically cross paths wrestling at the same tournament.

April 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

NICHOLAS PEAY

April 15, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through. Will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time.

April 13, 2013

Ric & Beth. Our hearts are heavy with the news of your loss. Words fail us but know you are in our prayers.

Linda Ostrow Frank Hesse

April 12, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Reid will be missed by all. Best wishes for you and your family!

Ron Straub

April 12, 2013

to the Flar family so sorry for your loss you all in our prayers KELLY HALL AND FAMILY

April 11, 2013

francine gohlisch

April 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family during this time Ric!!!

Tim Thomas

April 11, 2013

RICK, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT REID HE WILL BE MISS.

DORIS WATERS

April 10, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your son. I have no clue what you are going through but God does. Your family will be in our prayers. You were always my favorite!

Beth Rider

April 10, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family. My heart goes out to you in this sad time. My husband always was a fan of you Mr.Flair.
God be your comforter. Mary Blakely

Mary Blakely

April 9, 2013

Ric,...I can't even to begin to understand the pain of having to see the passing of one of your children. I pray for your family in silence.

April 9, 2013

R.I.P.

DOMINIQUE CLIFTON

April 8, 2013

rest in peace. WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVED YOU BEST A FAN

April 8, 2013

so sorry for yalls lost he was a good wrestler just like his dad. he will be miss by many those that knew him and those that knew him in the ring.

Lori Abundis- Ortiz[Moore]

April 8, 2013

I enjoyed watching you get in the ring with your brother

Eddy Vallejo

April 8, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Such a loss to all.

Cathy Bailey

April 8, 2013

my thoughts and prayers go out to the Fliehr family and I pray God will keep you near and dear to his heart.

Brian Bridges

April 8, 2013

so sorry for your loss god bless you and your family at this time of need

April 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Marion Emslie

April 7, 2013

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karen howe

April 7, 2013

Rest In Peace Reid

Amber Kluttz

April 7, 2013

Ashley and Fliehr Family,
I knew you and Reid at Providence Day School. Mrs. Fader was your teacher and Mrs. Harris was Reid's teacher. We traveled to Fort Fisher...spent time on the play ground and once Reid gave me a "colored" signed photo of his dad. According to Reid...they were hard to get! :) My heart is heavy and I want you to know that I remember a sweet and kind young man who always said "yes mamn...please and thank you". Reid was a great kid. I am happy to have known him and pray that he is now at peace. Hugs to you all!
Ms.O'Neal, fourth grade teacher at PDS

April 7, 2013

"Rest in Peace Reid Flair! You are truly loved and will be missed by so many. My Prayers & Thoughts are with the Flair family. God Bless you Reid!"

Deborah Cannon Speight

April 7, 2013

I know you guys have heard this so many times, but wanted to know what an influence the family has had on wrestling fans..that goes farther than the ring. Reid like all of you were in a scence part of our family. One of the best days of my life was a few years ago I was at a signing in Pineville for Ric, and the entire family..would be there and most there not knowing who they were but I could feel the closeness and have a picture to remind me! Just wanted to thank you for sharing Reid with us ..even for a short time he lived his dream. Love and God Bless:)

Ken Phillips

April 7, 2013

May GOD give you strength during this time of loss.

April 7, 2013

My Prayers are with the Flair family. The days too come will be hard for all. There will be a lot prayer coming your way. The greatest compforter will be with you. God Loves You.

William Stritzinger

April 7, 2013

DEAR FLAIR FAMILY ,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .MY PRAYERS GO'S OUT TO YOU .MY HEART GO'S OUT TO YA'LL..LOVE WILL

April 7, 2013

I offer my condolences to Ric Flair, and remember Reid's mother & siblings as well who are suffering so much too. We think of Ric Flair the performer who's given us so much enjoyment over the years, but it's a tragedy like this that make you realize that this is Ric Fliehr the father and a mother Beth Fliehr who lost their son. This is something parents should never experience and you have our never ending support. I wish you all the strength and love in the world to get through this.

Joseph Saylor

April 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Fliehr family in this tragic hour

Maxo Marc

April 6, 2013

Death hurts so bad especially for a young person like Richard. Please take heart. Our prayers are with the family.

AT

April 6, 2013

Thank you for sharing those private family photos. Thoughts are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. May all of those good memories carry you though the dark and difficult times.

Brodie Verworn

April 6, 2013

May the Love of God & the Love of His Son Jesus, Our Lord, give you peace...

Chris Joyce

April 6, 2013

My most sincerest condolences go out to the immediate and extended family of Mr. Richard Fliehr. I have always been a fan of Ric Flair when I lived in St. Paul, MN. and I knew he had sons who were in the wrestling business. Chief Wahoo McDaniels said the toughest wrestler he ever tangled with was Ric Flair. I am sure that Ric transferrred all of his gifts and talents onto his sons. I grieve with and for the family as God has taken another angel into his fold. Do not question...but accept because God does not make mistakes. Now that Mr. Reid has crossed the bar (something we must all do at some point in life), we must loose him and let him go. We will never know the true potential of this young man as he continued to metamorphasize to the plateau of "greatness" (just like his Dad). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D., LPC - Charlotte, NC,

April 6, 2013

sorry for your loss,your family will be in my prayers

HOPE STEPHENS

April 6, 2013

I did not know you; but I was a fan of your father's.

May God bless your soul, and provide peace to your family.

Shirley Allen

April 5, 2013

I felt as though my heart was breaking as I heard of Reid's passing. We are so sorry for your loss and we're praying that God will hold you and your family close and give you the peace that only He can give. Know that you all are in the hearts, minds, & prayers of many.

The Chambers Family

April 5, 2013

R.I P.Reid , u were taken way too soon my friend

April 5, 2013

A good kid that will be miss. R.I.P. my friend.
Scott L.
Taco Mac

Scott Lundsay

April 5, 2013

DEAR FLAIR FAMILY ,MY HEART HURT'S FOR YA'LL.YOUR IN MY PRAYERS ..REID IS YOUR ANGLE IN HEAVEN NOW ...ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ,BECKY

BECKY SHEFFIELD

April 5, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your son my husband lost his son from his first marriage at the age of 14 so I know what you aregoing through,please lean on the Lord he will help you through it I promise again so very sorry a life long fan Tammy Bradley

April 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Fliehr family

Lloyd Nicolet

April 4, 2013

sorry for your lost

jennifer godwin

April 4, 2013

Will miss seeing you & talking to you at the gym. You will be miss, a great friend

Lewis Collins

April 4, 2013

Benny Burnett

April 4, 2013

Ric Flair and family
My heart goes out to you. You have always been one of my favorite wrestlers and I know that Reid would have followed in his fathers footsteps. My prayers are with you all.

Steve Parham

April 4, 2013

Our prays go out to the family of Reid Flair,This is a hurt that will be with you the rest of your life but keep in mind one day you will be back together,keep strong and keep the faith. God bless you all.

sheril heard

April 4, 2013

Praying for you all in this time of need...So sorry for your loss. I remember Reid wrestling for dad numerous times and just always walking around with a big smile on his face and acting silly most of the time! He will be greatly missed by many and if theres anything needed let us know.

Christina Collins

April 4, 2013

No words are adequate to express sorrow at a time like this. I feel your pain and know the emptiness a loss like this brings. My wife lost her only son in an auto accident two years ago. They are gone, but never forgotten. I fondly remember Reid growing up, and it still brings a smile to my face when I recall him throwing rocks at my boat at Lake Wylie when he was just a kid. ironically, I wrestled the last match of my career on the same show Reid had his first pro match in Charlotte in 2008. Thoughts and prayers to your family from mine. Sincerely, Stan Lane

Stan Lane

April 4, 2013

my heart and prayers go out to you.

God Bless
Jennifer

Jennifer Jones

April 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss....Praying for you all.

Charles Richardson

April 4, 2013

Sorry for your loss...

Jerry Leonard

April 4, 2013

My heart goes out to you in this time of great sadness..

Stephen Rueppel

April 4, 2013

Our prayers go out to you,Rick,and all of the family.Such sad news.I just decided to check Charlotte Observer,for my news pages tonight,and saw this and thought I was seeing things!We are from Charlotte and moved to Kingman,Arizona 2011 with residence still there.We have seen you wrestle so many times,Rick.Saying prayers for day's to come.No words can be said to take you and your families pain away.No parent wants to experience death of a child.Please know all of you are in our thoughts and heart!

April 3, 2013

Sorry for your loss my prayers will be with your family

Jason Baudhuin

April 3, 2013

My deepest & sincerest condolences go to all of Reid's family & friends. Losing someone so young & so fast is never easy. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. RIP Reid.

Greg E

April 3, 2013

Fliehr Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Having 2 sons of my own I can't imagine what your family is going through. I have been a fan since I was around 4 years old (over 36 years). I have never met your family but it feels if a loved one has died in my own family. I wish I could say or do something to help your family during this time. All i can and definitely will do is to pray for all of you

Ronnie West

April 3, 2013

Ronnie west & family

April 3, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Jason Baudhuin

April 3, 2013

may your son rest in peace in the arms of our loving lord and father in heaven with all of heavens loving angels singing around him of praise . may he hold awesome wrestling matches in heaven and be watching over his family ... and his dad and family and friends and his faithfull fan's from above ..... rest in peace reid you will forever be in our heart's and prayers ..... fly free and a happy .. much love and much respect to you and your family

cynthia adair

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.

David Roberson

April 3, 2013

r.i.p. reid.

April 3, 2013

My heart goes out to the Fliehr family. Love to you all, may God bless. I will still keep you all in my prayers. God bless you Reid, love to you too.

Jodi Crockett

April 3, 2013

Fliehr Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Having 2 sons of my own I can't imagine what your family is going through. I have been a fan since I was around 4 years old (over 36 years). I have never met your family but it feels if a loved one has died in my own family. I wish I could say or do something to help your family during this time. All i can and definitely will do is to pray for all of you. I live in the Hillsville, Va area roughly 100 miles from Charlotte. If I can help any of you please contact me at [email protected]

God Bless,

Scott Richardson

Scott Richardson

April 3, 2013

Its just such a tragedy. My heart was grieving and broken when I heard the news from my brother who is a wrestling fan. I my prayers and thoughts are with the fliehr family. God has received another angel with him. May your soul rest in peace. May your spirit be free like the wind. I am sorry that I can't make it out to the funeral.

Christy yang

April 3, 2013

RIP young Natch

Jason Kendall

April 3, 2013

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