On Monday, July 22, 2024, Slash, the longtime guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, posted what seemed to be either an obituary or a family statement on Instagram. The post identified his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, and announced that she “passed away peacefully” on July 19, 2024. In the wake of this news about the 25-year-old’s death, questions have arisen regarding the cause of her passing.
Slash has two other children from his second marriage to Perla Ferrar. Although he is the stepfather to Lucy, who is the daughter of his longtime girlfriend Meegan Hodges, he had recently canceled part of his tour before sharing the news of her death.
At present, the cause of Lucy-Bleu Knight’s death has not been disclosed publicly. The post made by both Slash and Meegan regarding their daughter’s passing stated that she “passed away peacefully.” In light of this, the family has requested that fans “keep social media speculation to a minimum” as they navigate this profound loss.
Following the announcement, Slash’s close friends and followers expressed their condolences. Melissa Reese, a fellow Guns N’ Roses band member, wrote, “There are no words. Sending all my love, hugs, condolences, and support to you all.” Susan Holmes McKagan, the wife of Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, added, “Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. Love you all so much.”
On July 22, Lucy’s Instagram account also posted a message, though it seems to have been scheduled to appear on that date after her death. The caption of a photo she had shared included an apology: “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.”
Lucy was a skilled artist who frequently posted her sketches and other creative work on social media. She had a close relationship with her younger sister, Scarlet Knight, their mother, and their stepdad, Slash. The sisters also have a biological father named Mark Knight. While the family has not disclosed the cause of Lucy’s death, they are choosing to keep details private as they mourn their loss.
