Slash - the iconic Guns N' Roses guitarist - has taken to social media to announce the tragic death of his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight.
The legendary musician - real name Saul Hudson - made the heartbreaking announcement on Instagram to his 4 million followers.
The family's statement revealed that Lucy-Bleu Knight died "peacefully" in LA on July 19.
In a tribute to his stepdaughter, the 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 charming, lovable, sweet soul," the tribute continued. "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."
7News reports that the news comes after the guitarist canceled a number of his upcoming performances.
The tragic news led to an outpouring of support from fans and celebrities, alike, with Red Hot Chili Pepper’s bassist Flea commenting: "Oh man, god bless."
Musician Melissa Reese added: "There are no words. Sending absolutely all of my love and hugs and condolences and support to you guys."
And model Susan Holmes wrote: "Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. love you all so much."
Lucy-Bleu had a significant following on social media, boasting over 35,000 followers on Instagram. She would often use her platform to share her talent as a tattoo artist.
On LinkedIn, her profile states that she worked as a manager at Electric Lady Management.
Lucy-Bleu was born in 1998 to parents Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight.
Slash and Meegan actually first dated back in 1989, when she was roommates with Erin Everly - the ex-wife of Slash's Guns N' Roses bandmate Axl Rose.
The pair have once again been in a relationship since 2015, and although they're not officially married, his love for Lucy-Bleu as his stepdaughter was evident.
Our thoughts go out to Lucy-Bleu's family and loved ones at this time.