Beloved rocker to miss farewell tour after brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Devastated’
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has withdrawn from the band's farewell tour following a diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer.
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Jennifer Finch, bassist for the band L7, has announced she is battling aggressive brain cancer. Due to this diagnosis, she will not participate in the group's upcoming farewell tour.
Coverage from People.com, Yahoo, and Ultimate Classic Rock emphasizes the aggressive nature of the illness. Entertainment Weekly reports that Melanie Lynskey and Kathleen Hanna are leading a crowdfunding effort to support Finch during her medical battle.
Future developments involve the progress of the crowdfunding campaign and the band's plans for the final tour without Finch.
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Quick answers
Why is Jennifer Finch missing L7's farewell tour?
She has been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer.
Who is supporting Finch's medical battle?
Melanie Lynskey and Kathleen Hanna are leading a crowdfund for her.
Which band is Jennifer Finch associated with?
She is the bassist for the punk band L7.
Coverage (5)
- L7’s Jennifer Finch Fighting Aggressive Brain Cancer Ultimate Classic Rock · 6h ago
- L7 bassist Jennifer Finch reveals aggressive brain cancer diagnosis ahead of band's farewell tour Yahoo · 6h ago
- Melanie Lynskey, Kathleen Hanna lead crowdfund for punk legend Jennifer Finch amid brain cancer battle Entertainment Weekly · 6h ago
- L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed with Brain Cancer and Drops Out of Band’s Final Tour People.com · 6h ago
- Beloved rocker to miss farewell tour after brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Devastated’ AL.com · 6h ago
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