L7 Bassist, Who Battled Brain Cancer, Was 59
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Key Points:
- Jennifer Finch, bassist of the influential 1990s band L7, has died at age 59 after a long battle with brain cancer, as announced on her Instagram account and by the band.
- Friends and family had launched a GoFundMe to support her medical care, raising $395,000, surpassing the $350,000 goal.
- Finch joined L7 in 1986, contributing vocals and writing key songs like “(Right On) Thru,” “Everglade,” and “Shirley,” and was known for her dynamic stage presence despite being self-taught.
- She appeared with L7 in the 1994 film Serial Mom and briefly acted in the 2017 film Scumbag, rejoining the band from 2014 to 2026.
- L7 and her personal Instagram tribute highlighted Finch’s fierce spirit, creativity, and lasting impact on music and those who knew her, while requesting privacy for healing.
