Flynn's parents separated when he was young; he was raised by his mother, Lili Damita. Flynn graduated from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, in 1960. When Errol Flynn died, he left his son $5,000 to help with his college education."Bulk of Flynn estate left to widow; see court fight" (October 22, 1959). Los Angeles Times Sean Flynn enrolled at Duke University.
