Guns N' Roses legend Slash shares devastation as he announces death of 'talented' stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight, 25, hours after cancelling four tour dates

Guns N' Roses legend Slash has announced his beloved stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight tragically passed away aged 25 on Friday.

The iconic guitarist, 58, has cancelled four tour dates of his solo S.E.R.P.E.N.T Tour to grieve his devastating loss.

Slash shared the heartbreaking news that his 'talented' stepdaughter died on Instagram in a statement on Monday morning.

He wrote: '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 charming, lovable, sweet soul.

Guns N' Roses legend Slash has announced his beloved stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight tragically passed away aged 25 on Friday (pictured in June)

Slash shared the heartbreaking news that his 'talented' stepdaughter (pictured above) died on Instagram in a statement on Monday morning

'The family asks for privacy at this time and requests that social media speculation be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss.'

The cause of Lucy's death remains unknown. 

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, penning: 'I love you' 

Lucy boasted 35,000 followers on Instagram and reportedly worked at Electric Lady Management, the talent arm of the recording studio. 

Three hours after Slash posted the announcement, a selfie of Lucy alongside a caption was shared on her Instagram.

It read: '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. 

'Countless missed opportunities and connections due to a disgustingly big ego, insecure heart and fear of being vulnerable. May my soul learn to evolve from my poor job at being Lucy-Bleu. Peace.'

MailOnline have contacted Slash's representatives for a comment. 

The cause of Lucy's death remains unknown (Lucy pictured with a friend in June 2021)

Lucy boasted 35,000 followers on Instagram and reportedly worked at Electric Lady Management, the talent arm of the recording studio

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 alongside a caption was shared on her Instagram

Hours before the tragic announcement, Slash cancelled some tour dates due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Hours before the tragic announcement, Slash cancelled some tour dates due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.

The message read: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour regrettably has to cancel the below performances. Refunds will be available at points of purchase.

'The S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour will resume in Toronto on July 28, 2024 at Budweiser Stage. We love our fans and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.'

Slash's celebrity friends flooded comments with their condolences, with Dave Grohl's daughter Violet penning: 'My heart hurts for you guys. all the love to your family rn.'

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea wrote: 'oh man, god bless.' 

Slash's Guns N' Roses bandmate Duff McKagan's wife Susan commented: 'words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. love you all so much.'