Slash’s stepdaughter’s cause of death explained by medical examiner

Lucy-Bleu Knight's cause of death has been confirmed as hydrogen sulfide toxicity, ruled as suicide.

The cause of death for Lucy-Bleu Knight, the stepdaughter of legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, has been officially revealed. 

According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office, the 25-year-old makeup artist passed away due to hydrogen sulfide toxicity. The manner of death has been determined as suicide.

Hydrogen sulfide, a highly toxic and flammable gas, can be deadly if humans are exposed to it for prolonged periods. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that symptoms of acute exposure to this gas include nausea, headaches, confusion, memory loss, disturbed equilibrium, and convulsions, among others.

Lucy-Bleu was found unresponsive at a private residence on July 19, after law enforcement conducted a welfare check. The coroner’s office stated, “Ms. Knight was found unresponsive in a private residence on July 19 by law enforcement conducting a welfare check. 

Death was pronounced at 1500 hours. An examination was performed by a deputy medical examiner on July 22. The cause of death was certified on August 29.”

Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson, had announced his stepdaughter’s death on Instagram on July 21. In his emotional post, he described Lucy-Bleu as “a talented artist, a passionate dreamer, and a charming, lovable, sweet soul.” 

A follow-up message on July 27 showed the 59-year-old rocker expressing his deep sorrow, stating, “My heart is permanently [sic] fractured. I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what a beacon of happiness, laughter, creativity & beauty you have always been. & still are.”

Lucy-Bleu, the daughter of Slash’s longtime partner Meegan Hodges, shared an apology message on Instagram just hours before her death. In the post, she reflected on her struggles and the impact they had on her relationships. 

She concluded the message with a chilling statement: “May my soul learn to evolve from my poor job at being Lucy-Bleu. Peace🌷.”