Key Takeaways
- L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
- Finch will not be able to join L7 for their upcoming tour, The Last Hurrah Tour.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Finch's medical and care expenses.
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the band announced on Monday (July 13). The news comes two months after L7 announced their final tour, The Last Hurrah Tour, which is set to kick off on October 6 in San Diego. Frontwoman Donita Sparks expressed deep concern over Finch's diagnosis: 'We are all devastated by the news and are surrounding her with love, protecting her privacy and dignity, while helping raise the resources she urgently needs for the care ahead.'
Finch’s friends and family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the high expenses of her treatments, recovery, and ongoing care. The page explains that Finch's initial diagnosis was believed to be addressable with treatment and radiation but progressed rapidly, requiring multiple surgeries that resulted in significant physical limitations.
Donita Sparks further stated: 'Jennifer is family, and we want her to feel the full strength of the community that has loved and supported her for so many years.' The campaign notes that Finch's friends and family are no longer sufficient to provide the level of around-the-clock care required. Donations will help cover physical therapy, in-home nursing care, medical expenses, legal fees, and more.
Jennifer Finch is not only a bassist but also a photographer and writer. Her diagnosis has left her with significant physical limitations, forcing her to handle this 'one day at a time.' The campaign aims to ensure that Finch's life work continues to make an impact long after this moment.
Since forming in the mid-1980s, L7 has achieved notable success on the Billboard 200. Three of their seven studio albums—Bricks Are Heavy (No. 160, 1992), Hungry for Stink (No. 117, 1994), and The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum (No. 172, 1997)—have landed on the chart. While their singles didn’t crack the Billboard Hot 100, 'Pretend We’re Dead' off Bricks peaked at No. 8 on the Alternative Airplay chart in 1992, and ‘Andres’ from Hungry reached No. 20.
The band's upcoming tour is set to be their final performance together, but Finch’s absence will undoubtedly impact the group. The Last Hurrah Tour aims to celebrate L7’s legacy and provide a memorable farewell for fans. However, the focus now shifts to supporting Finch during this challenging time.
Fans are encouraged to support the GoFundMe campaign at [GoFundMe Link] to help Jennifer Finch and her family navigate this difficult period.
We are all devastated by the news and are surrounding her with love, protecting her privacy and dignity, while helping raise the resources she urgently needs for the care ahead.
Donita Sparks, L7 frontwoman
