Los Angeles, California – The renowned guitarist known as Slash is mourning the passing of his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight. On Sunday, July 21st, Slash took to Instagram to announce the sad news that Lucy-Bleu had passed away at the age of 25 in Los Angeles on July 19th. Describing her as an incredibly talented artist and a charming, lovable soul, Slash shared the heartbreaking news with his followers.
Although Slash did not disclose the circumstances surrounding Lucy-Bleu’s death, he did request privacy for his family during this difficult time. He asked for social media speculation to be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process their loss. The news of Lucy-Bleu’s passing came just two days before a scheduled post appeared on her Instagram page, showing a selfie and a heartfelt caption about her relationships.
According to Slash’s Instagram post, Lucy-Bleu was born on December 6, 1998, and was the beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight. She was the stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, as well as the sister of Scarlet Knight and stepsister of London and Cash Hudson. Slash’s real name is Saul Hudson, and he first started dating Lucy-Bleu’s mother, Meegan Hodges, in 1989. Their relationship had ups and downs, but they rekindled their romance in 2015.
Before his relationship with Meegan, Slash was married to model-actress Renée Suran from 1992 to 1997 and later tied the knot with Perla Ferrar in 2001. After ending his marriage with Ferrar in 2014, Slash began dating Meegan again in 2015. The guitarist had been on the S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour across the U.S. but announced the cancellation of several performances due to unforeseen circumstances on the morning of July 21st.
Despite the tour setbacks, Slash remains committed to delivering a memorable experience for his fans. He expressed his excitement about the upcoming shows and the opportunity to perform live with his fellow musicians. The music world mourns the loss of Lucy-Bleu Knight as Slash and his family navigate through this difficult time.