Slash has expressed his grief over the “devastating” loss of his 25-year-old half-daughter, Lucy Blue Knight, who “passed away peacefully” last week.
Guitarist for Guns N’ Roses Share the tragic news On his Instagram account on Monday, he did not reveal the cause of her death.
“Lucy Blue Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter of Megan Hodges and Mark Knight, wife of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlett Knight, and half-sister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, California on July 19, 2024,” Slash wrote.
“Lucy Blue was a gifted artist, a passionate dreamer, a charming, lovable and sweet soul,” he added.
Slash concluded his statement by asking about “privacy” and “social media speculation.” [to] “It should be kept to a minimum” while they “grieve and deal with this devastating loss.”
Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office He told the newspaper She died at a private residence and an autopsy has been scheduled.
Lucy Blue was the daughter of Slash’s longtime partner, Megan Hodges. The pair first began dating in 1989 and rekindled their relationship in 2015 after their split. rock divorce From Perla Ferrar.
Lucy Blue apparently A dreaded deadline has been set. On Instagram before her death. Three hours after Slash announced the news, a selfie of his late stepdaughter was posted on her personal account along with a heartbreaking message.
“Whether I made you feel excluded, manipulated/controlled you, asked you to quit your day job with the financial support my parents provide for me, or drowned real issues in toxic positivity — I am sorry,” she wrote.
“Countless missed opportunities and connections due to a disgustingly inflated ego, an insecure heart, and a fear of being exposed. May my soul learn to evolve from my poor job of being Lucy Blue. Peace.”
In the portrait, Lucy Blue stared into the mirror with a solemn expression. Her short blonde hair was down and she was wearing large wire-rimmed glasses and beaded necklaces.
Lucy Blue appears to have used her social media as a way to showcase her creative endeavors, from her artwork to tattoos and culinary creations. However, she has noticeably taken a hiatus from posting for most of 2024.
In the wake of her tragic death, Slash Four upcoming dates have been cancelled. From his solo tour SERPEN T.
He is expected to be back on the road again on July 28.
This story originally appeared on Page Six It is republished here with permission.
