Slash has announced the tragic passing of his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, at the age of 25.
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist shared the heartbreaking news on social media on July 22nd.
“Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6th, 1998), beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, stepsister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024,” the statement read.
“Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate dreamer, and a charming, lovable, sweet soul.”
The family has requested privacy and asked that “social media speculation be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss.”
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An outpouring of condolences quickly followed the announcement, with fans and friends offering their support to Slash and his family.
“Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. Love you all so much,” wrote model and author Susan Holmes McKagan, wife of Slash’s Guns N’ Roses bandmate Duff McKagan.
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea shared, “Oh man, god bless,” while Violet Grohl – musician and daughter of Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – wrote, “My heart hurts for you guys. All the love to your family rn.”
She was the daughter of Slash’s partner Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight. Hodges and Slash first got together in 1989 and rekindled their relationship in 2015.
Knight’s passing appears to be the reason behind Slash’s recent announcement to cancel several dates on his ‘S.E.R.P.E.N.T’ tour.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ‘S.E.R.P.E.N.T’ tour regrettably has to cancel the below performances. Refunds will be available at points of purchase,” the statement read. The cancelled dates include a show in Cincinnati tonight (July 22), followed by dates in Interlochen, Huber Heights, and Windsor.
The tour is expected to resume in Toronto on July 28th.
