What Happened to Guns N' Roses Star Slash's Stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight?

Content warning: This article mentions suicide.

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Slash, known as the longtime guitarist for rock band Guns N' Roses, shared what appeared to be an obituary or at the very least a family statement on Instagram. The post mentioned his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight by name and said that she "passed away peacefully" on July 19, 2024. But, following the news of the 25-year-old's passing, what was her cause of death?

Slash has two other kids from his second marriage to Perla Ferrar. Slash considered himself the stepfather to longtime girlfriend Meegan Hodges's daughter Lucy, however, and he even canceled a portion of his tour shortly before he shared the post about his stepdaughter's death.

On Aug. 29, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced that Lucy's cause of death was linked to hydrogen sulfide toxicity, ruling it a suicide. Although it was revealed that a deputy medical examiner performed an examination on Lucy on July 22, it wasn't until the end of August that her official cause of death was confirmed.

The initial posts shared on social media by Slash and Meegan about their daughter's passing mentioned that she "passed away peacefully." At the time, the family also requested that fans keep "social media speculation to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss."

Following the post, Slash's close friends and followers commented their condolences for the loss.

Fellow Guns N' Roses band member Melissa Reese wrote, "There are no words. Sending absolutely all of my love and hugs and condolences and support to you guys."

Susan Holmes McKagan, wife of Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, commented, "Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. Love you all so much."

Both before and after Lucy's cause of death was revealed in August, fans returned to the original post, expressing their heartfelt condolences for his loss. Following the confirmation of Lucy's cause of death, one fan wrote, "I am so sorry. No words to describe this. I have a (step)daughter too. DNA doesn’t make you a father, love does."

Lucy's Instagram also shared a post on July 22, though comments suggested it was scheduled on Instagram to be posted at that time following her death. Part of the caption to a photo of Lucy said, "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 talented artist who often shared sketches and other artistic endeavors on social media. She was close to her younger sister Scarlet Knight, their mom, and their stepdad Slash. The sisters also share a father by the name of Mark Knight. Despite the cause of death being announced, the family remains committed to keeping the matter private as they grieve.