Richard Reid Fliehr, who wrestled as Reid Flair, is dead at age 25, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. He was the youngest son of pro wrestling legend Ric Flair. The cause of death has not been revealed. [Thanks to Dot Net Member Patrick for sharing the unfortunate news]

Powell's POV: Reid battled a heroin addiction in past years. He worked for All Japan back in January on a show that his father attended but was unable to work due to a blood clot issue. Reid's brother David, who worked for WCW, teamed with him in his first pro match. Reid's sister Ashley works in WWE developmental and goes by the name of Charlotte.

This original source for this news item is Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com.

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