Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash announces death of his 25-year-old stepdaughter

(NEXSTAR) – Rock legend Slash announced Sunday that his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight has died at the age of 25.

The Guns N’ Roses guitarist shared the news in an Instagram post, announcing that Knight “passed away peacefully” in Los Angeles on Friday, July 19.

“Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate dreamer and a charming, lovable, sweet soul,” wrote Slash, whose birth name is Saul Hudson.

Knight’s biological parents are Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight. Hodges is Slash’s longtime girlfriend, E! News and TODAY reported. The 25-year-old also leaves behind stepmother Samantha Somers Knight, sister Scarlet Knight and step-siblings London and Cash Hudson.

“The family asks for privacy during this time and to keep speculation on social media to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss,” Slash wrote.

Knight’s cause of death has not been disclosed.

Guns N’ Roses band member Melissa Reese expressed her condolences, commenting: “I am at a loss for words. Sending you all my love, hugs, condolences and support.”

Susan McKagan, wife of Slash’s bandmate Michael Andrew “Duff” McKagan, also wrote: “Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and condolences. I love you all so much.”

Over the weekend, Slash canceled four shows on the SERPENT tour, which he headlines, “due to unforeseen circumstances.” He said the performances would resume on July 28.