Slash has broken his silence following the tragic death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight, 25, earlier this month.
The 58-year-old Guns N’ Roses legend announced the death of his beloved stepdaughter in a heartbreaking statement on Instagram last week. The cause of her death is currently unknown.
Over the weekend, Slash shared a touching selfie of Lucy-Bleu and detailed his pain at losing her.
She wrote: “My heart is forever broken. I will never stop missing you and remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity and beauty you have always been and continue to be.
“The brightest light in the lives of so many people who loved you so much. I find comfort in the hope that you are now at peace. I will love you forever.
Slash has broken his silence following the tragic death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight, 25, earlier this month (pictured June)
The 58-year-old Guns N’ Roses legend announced the death of his beloved stepdaughter in a heartbreaking statement on Instagram last week. The cause of her death is currently unknown.
According to Los Angeles Medical Examiner records obtained by In touch weekly Knight died on July 19 at a private residence.
The autopsy has been completed and the body is ready to be released, but the cause of death has been deferred pending further testing. An investigator has been assigned to the case.
Slash has cancelled four dates of his solo SERPENT Tour to mourn his devastating loss.
Her post read: ‘Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 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.
‘Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate dreamer and a lovely, adorable, sweet soul.
‘The family asks for privacy at this time and requests that speculation on social media be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss.’
Slash first dated Lucy’s mother, Meegan Hodges, in 1989 before rekindling their relationship years later in 2015. Meegan shared her late daughter Lucy with Mark Knight.
Meegan also shared the same statement on her Instagram, writing: ‘I love you’
Over the weekend, Slash shared a touching selfie of Lucy-Bleu and detailed his pain at losing her.
Slash received condolences from his famous friends while he was grieving.
According to Los Angeles medical examiner records obtained by In Touch Weekly, Knight died on July 19 at a private residence.
Slash shared the heartbreaking news that his “talented” stepdaughter died on Instagram in a statement last week.
Lucy had 35,000 followers on Instagram and reportedly worked at Electric Lady Management, the recording studio’s talent division.
Three hours after Slash posted the announcement, a selfie of Lucy was shared along with a caption on his Instagram.
It said, ‘Whether I made you feel excluded, manipulated/controlled you, told you to quit your day job from the comfort of receiving financial support from my parents, or drowned real issues in toxic positivity, I am sorry.
‘Countless opportunities and connections lost due to a disgustingly large ego, an insecure heart, and the fear of being vulnerable. May my soul learn to evolve from my poor job of being Lucy-Bleu. Peace.’
MailOnline contacted Slash’s representatives at the time for comment.
Hours before the tragic announcement, Slash cancelled some dates on his tour due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
The message read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the SERPENT tour has regrettably had to cancel the performances listed below. Refunds will be offered at point of purchase.
The autopsy has been completed and the body is ready to be released, but the cause of death has been postponed pending further testing. An investigator has been assigned to the case (Lucy is pictured with a friend in June 2021)
Lucy had 35,000 followers on Instagram and reportedly worked at Electric Lady Management, the recording studio’s talent division.
Slash first dated Lucy’s mother, Meegan Hodges, in 1989 before rekindling their relationship years later in 2015. Meegan shared her late daughter Lucy with Mark Knight.
Three hours after Slash posted the announcement, a selfie of Lucy was shared along with a caption on his Instagram.
Hours before the tragic announcement, Slash cancelled some tour dates due to “unforeseen circumstances”
‘The SERPENT tour will resume in Toronto on July 28, 2024 at the Budweiser Stage. We love our fans and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.’
Slash’s famous friends flooded the comments with their condolences, with Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet writing: “My heart goes out to you all, all the love to his family right now.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea wrote: “Oh God bless you.”
Slash’s Guns N’ Roses bandmate Duff McKagan’s wife Susan commented: “Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. We love you all so much.”
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