American punk rocker Jennifer Finch has died after a battle with brain cancer aged 59.
The death of the bassist for rock band L7 was confirmed by her bandmates Suzi Gardner, Donita Sparks and Dee Plakas in an Instagram post.
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died at 59. GoFundMe
“With a very heavy heart we announce that our beloved bandmate, friend, and fellow troublemaker Jennifer Finch has passed away today,” it said.
“She had a long courageous fight with brain cancer and was loved by many wonderful friends, musical peers and fans worldwide. We love you Jennifer.”
The band also issued a statement via their representative.
“We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer Finch, whose fierce spirit, humour and boundless creativity helped shape L7 and changed all of our lives forever,” it said.
“Jennifer was a true original who lived entirely on her own terms, and the impact she made on music, art and everyone lucky enough to know her cannot be measured. We love her beyond words and will carry her with us always. Rest in power our dear friend.”
The heartbreaking news comes just days after Finch revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer,” the band announced on Instagram.
Earlier in July, L7 shared a statement on Instagram, revealing Finch’s brain cancer diagnosis. GoFundMe
“Following multiple surgeries and serious complications, Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support.”
They set up a crowdfunding page to help with Finch’s rising medical costs, which met its $US350,000 ($500,000) goal in just days.
It was first believed her condition could be treated with radiation, but complications required her to undergo multiple surgeries.
The procedures left her with severe physical limitations and she needed extensive medical care according to reports.
L7, (L-R) Jennifer Finch, Suzi Gardner, Demetra Plakas, and Donita Sparks, pictured in 2020. Getty
Finch had to drop out of L7’s upcoming Last Hurrah Tour in the US.
It was planned when Finch was in good health, though she asked her bandmates to continue.
L7 formed in 1985, and Finch joined the group 1987.
L7 rolled out their self-titled debut in 1988 and Finch served as the group’s bassist before leaving the band in 1996 at age 30.
It was Finch’s decision to leave citing she’d become sober and was dealing with the death of her father.
