WWE Hall of Famer “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair and WWE NXT developmental Diva Charlotte (Ashley Flair) have issued their first public comments on the passing of Reid Flair, who as we noted yesterday, passed away aged just 25.

Speaking through her Twitter account, Ashley thanked fans stating, “Thank you everyone for your kind words. Reider, you’ll always be my heart & soul champ.”

Meanwhile, Ric Flair was interviewed by a local station in Charlotte, North Carolina who featured the following quotes from Flair, “Today is a very tough day for me and my family. I loved my son very much. Thanks to my fans for the support”