Slash’s Stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight’s Cause of Death Revealed
Originally appeared on E! Online
Content warning: This article contains mention of suicide.
New details about Lucy-Bleu Knight‘s deathhave emerged.
One month after her stepfather Slash—who shares Lucy-Bleu with his girlfriend of nine years, Meegan Hodges—announced her passing, the L.A. County’s Department of Medical Examiner confirmed she died by suicide.
Lucy-Bleu Knight, the stepdaughter of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, passed away at the age of 25 due to hydrogen sulfide toxicity. This tragic event occurred on July 19, 2024, and was confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office on August 29, 2024. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic gas, and exposure to high concentrations can lead to rapid unconsciousness and death, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knight was found unresponsive during a welfare check at a private residence, and despite initial reports and speculation, the official cause of death was certified as hydrogen sulfide toxicity, not suicide as some sources might have suggested. This clarification came after Slash had publicly shared his grief over Knight’s death, describing her as a vibrant and talented individual whose loss was deeply felt by those who knew her.
The 25-year-old was found unresponsive July 19 by law enforcement, who were conducting a welfare check at a private residence, per the Aug. 29 press release. She was pronounced dead at 3:00 p.m.
In late July, the Guns n’ Roses guitarist shared the heartbreaking update on his Instagram.
“Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998),” Slash (real name Saul Hudson) wrote at the time. “Beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, stepsister of London and Cash Hudsonpassed peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024.”
The statement continued, “Lucy-Bleu was a talented artist, a passionate dreamer, and a charming, lovable, sweet soul.”
In a follow-up post, the musician reflected on her passing and his relationship with his stepdaughter.
“My heart is permanently fractured,” he shared alongside a photo of Lucy-Bleu. “I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity & beauty you have always been. & still are. The brightest light in the lives of so many that loved you so much. I find solace in the hope that you are at peace now. I will love you eternally.”
“Today was really hard,” she wrote. “I believe you are at peace. I’m just selfish because I really wish you were here with me. I just want to hold you and tell you how much I love you.”
“God I can’t stand how much I miss you,” she most recently shared. “I want to hold you. Get cozy and rub your back and play with your hair. I want to do light tickles on your arm and tell you that I got you. That I love you with every ounce.”
If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
