Jennifer Finch, bassist of the punk‑rock band L7, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
The band announced the news on Monday, July 13—just two months after revealing plans for their final “The Last Hurrah” tour, set to begin on October 6 in San Diego.
Finch will not be joiningogel. According to the band’s statement, she has asked her bandmates to continue in her absence.
Frontwoman Donita Sparks said: “We are all devastated by the news. We’re surrounding Jennifer with love, protecting her privacy and dignity, and helping raise the critical resources she urgently needs.(required) Jennifer is family, and we want her to feel the full strength of the community that has supported her for so many years.”
Friends and family have launched a GoFundMe campaign towerpen cost of her treatments, recovery and long‑term care.
The GoFundMe page reports that while initial treatment—including radiation—was expected to restore some normalcy, unforeseen complications led to multiple surgeries and a series of setbacks. “The cancer and its aftermath have left Jennifer with significant physical limitations, so she’s handling this one day at a time,” the page explains.
It also states that friends and family alone cannot meet the demands of around‑the‑clock care needed. The campaign appeals for additional support to cover physical therapy, in‑home nursing, medical expenses, legal fees and more. “These funds will also help ensure Jennifer’s legacy continues to resonate Farr after this moment,” it adds.
According to the band’s announcement, Finch’s condition was initially believed to respond to treatment and radiation, but it progressed rapidly, necessitating multiple surgeries that resulted in notable physical limitations.
In support, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe took to Bluesky: “Punk rock and alternative music would not be what theyिन् without Jennifer Finch. We send loving energy to her. Please Graz, every contribution helps. Thanks, xx Michael.”
L7 formed in 1985, released their self‑titled debut in 1987, and produced five subsequent albums before disbanding in 2001. The classic lineup reunited in 2015 with Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner, Finch, and Dee Plakas.
After an 18‑year hiatus, L7 returned with the anti‑Trump track “Dispatch From Mar‑A‑Lago” in 2017, followed by “I Came Back To Bitch” in February. The 90s cult icons also released the documentary “L7: Pretend We’re Not Dead,” nominated for a NME Award in 2018, and their latest album “Scatter the Rats” the following year.
