CHRIS Eubank's son has died just days before his 30th birthday.

Sebastian, 29, son of the former boxing champion, had recently become a dad for the first time and was living in Dubai. 

Devastated father Chris Eubank Sr paid a tribute to his “loved and respected son” following news of the tragic death, The Sun reports. 

He said: "Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son.

"My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday. 

“He leaves his wife Salma, his son Raheem born just a month ago, his mother Karron Meadows, brothers Nathanael, Chris Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends.  

“Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years made his life in Dubai where he had a wide circle of friends and was a leader in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and of alternative therapies."

“Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom.
"He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be forever in the thoughts of friends and family.

"As a family we now kindly ask to be given space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember the son, the brother, the husband, the friend.”

It is being reported that Sebastian drowned.

Sebastian is survived by his dad, mum Karron Meadows, brother Chris Jr, and two younger siblings Emily and Joseph.

His mum Karron said: "Our whole family is grieving at the huge loss of our son and brother, Sebastian.

"Please respect our grief and privacy while we try to comprehend our loss.”