Beloved rocker to miss farewell tour after brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Devastated’
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch will miss the band's farewell tour following a diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer.
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L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dropped out of the band's final tour following a diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer. A crowdfund for Finch was led by Melanie Lynskey and Kathleen Hanna.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Jennifer Finch, the bassist for the band L7, has been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. As a result of the diagnosis, she has dropped out of the group's upcoming final tour.
Coverage from People.com, Yahoo, and NJ.com emphasizes Finch's departure from the iconic band's farewell dates. Entertainment Weekly reports that Melanie Lynskey and Kathleen Hanna are leading a crowdfunding effort to support the punk legend during her battle.
Future developments include the progress of the crowdfunding campaign and further updates regarding Finch's health status.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Questions people are asking
Who is Jennifer Finch?
She is a punk legend and the bassist for the band L7.
What happened to L7's farewell tour?
Jennifer Finch has dropped out of the final tour due to her health diagnosis.
How is the community supporting Finch?
Melanie Lynskey and Kathleen Hanna are leading a crowdfund to assist her.
The reporting (6)
- Rock musician diagnosed with brain cancer, drops out of iconic band’s final tour NJ.com · 45d ago
- L7’s Jennifer Finch Fighting Aggressive Brain Cancer Ultimate Classic Rock · 45d ago
- L7 bassist Jennifer Finch reveals aggressive brain cancer diagnosis ahead of band's farewell tour Yahoo · 45d ago
- Melanie Lynskey, Kathleen Hanna lead crowdfund for punk legend Jennifer Finch amid brain cancer battle Entertainment Weekly · 45d ago
- L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed with Brain Cancer and Drops Out of Band’s Final Tour People.com · 45d ago
- Beloved rocker to miss farewell tour after brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Devastated’ AL.com · 45d ago
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