Sad news from the world of music today. Lucy Bleu-Knight — the stepdaughter of Guns ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash — has passed away at the age of 25.
According to In Touch, Lucy died at “a private residence” over the weekend.
An autopsy was performed, and the body has now been released to the family for final preparations.
Slash performs onstage at SiriusXM Presents Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators at Whisky a Go Go on September 11, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Slash shared the tragic news of his stepdaughter’s death on social media.
The rock legend described Lucy-Bleu as the “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.”
He noted that she “passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on July 19, 2024.”
What Was Lucy-Bleu Knight’s Cause of Death
While the autopsy has been completed, Lucy-Bleu’s cause of death is currently listed as “deferred.”
This might mean that medical examiners are still waiting on additional information, such as the results of a toxicology report.
Lucy’s Instagram account had been inactive since January, but on Monday, a scheduled post appeared on the page.
Lucy-Bleu’s Final Words Revealed on Instagram
“Whether I made you feel excluded, manipulated/ controlled you, told you to quit your day job from the comfort of being financially supported by my parents, or drowned real issues in toxic positivity-I am sorry,” she captioned the photo above.
Meegan Hodges and Slash attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
“Countless missed opportunities and connections due to a disgustingly big ego, insecure heart and fear of being vulnerable,” Lucy-Bleu added.
“May my soul learn to evolve from my poor job at being Lucy-Bleu. Peace.”
The post has led many commenters to the conclusion that Lucy took her own life.
But it’s important to note that that’s just speculation at this point.
Slash and Meegan Hodges attend the âHalloween Horror Nightsâ Opening Night at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 09, 2021 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Universal Studios Hollywood)
“You have nothing to apologize for, I’ll see you again, I love you. I’ve got you,” one friend of Lucy’s commented on the post.
“We love you Lucy always have and always will. May you rest in peace with angels beautiful soul. See you on the other side angel,” another wrote, according to In Touch.
Slash Pays Tribute to Lucy-Bleu
Slash was similarly effusive in a loving tribute to his late stepdaughter.
“Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate dreamer, and a charming, lovable, sweet soul,” he wrote on Instagram.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Meegan Hodges and Slash attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
“The family asks for privacy at this time and requests that social media speculation be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss.”
As the list of stars we’ve lost in 2024 continues to grow, it’s important to bear in mind that it’s the substance of a person’s life and not the circumstances of their death that really matters.
Our thoughts go out to Lucy-Bleu’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Lucy-Bleu Knight’s Cause of Death: Slash’s Stepdaughter Passes Away at 25 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.