L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

L7 announced on July 18, 2026, that bassist Jennifer Finch had died at age 59 following her battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The band's Instagram post described her as a beloved bandmate and fellow troublemaker who fought courageously.

"With a very heavy heart we announce that our beloved bandmate, friend, and fellow troublemaker Jennifer Finch has passed away today," the post said. "She had a long courageous fight with brain cancer and was loved by many wonderful friends, musical peers and fans worldwide.

Finch joined L7 in 1986 and performed with the all-female grunge band through its influential years. She also played in the bands The Shocker and Other Star People. In May 2026 the group announced its Last Hurrah tour, scheduled to begin in October in the United States and Australia. The band said it would continue the dates without Finch, following her wishes.

A GoFundMe campaign launched earlier in the year to cover her care raised more than $390,000 against a $350,000 goal. The funds were intended for in-home nursing, physical and speech therapy, medical equipment and an archive of her artistic work. Musicians including Juliette Lewis, Joan Jett, Courtney Love, members of Garbage, Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna and Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament shared the campaign on social media.

On July 14 Finch’s loved ones posted on her Instagram account that she had been receiving messages of support and was enjoying them. A later post on the same account described her impact on music as seismic and asked for privacy during the period of mourning.