Jennifer Finch, lead guitarist for the band L7, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. The band is set to continue on their final tour as a trio, which is scheduled to begin in October this year.
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to cancer.Jennifer Finch, best known as the lead guitarist for L7, has withdrawn from the band’s upcoming final tour after suffering a major health issue.
The musician’s band announced that she would not be able to continue touring after she was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Jennifer Finch is diagnosed with brain cancer
On July 13, the band shared an announcement on their official Instagram page, stating that Finch would no longer be able to join them on their final tour. They confirmed that she had recently been diagnosed with brain cancer and now needed intensive medical support at all times.“Our beloved colleague, sister and friend Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer,” they wrote.
After numerous surgeries and serious complications, Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional support at home.The band also shared a link to a funding page, set up by her friends and family to ensure she continues to get the medical treatment and care she deserves. The statement also said the money would be used “to help cover these urgent expenses and allow her to remain safely at home with the care, dignity and support she needs.”
The band is currently on their final tour titled “The Last Hurrah,” which the group shared was intentionally planned to ensure all four members performed on stage and bid farewell to fans together. They concluded their statement by sharing that after withdrawing from the tour, Finch asked them all to complete it without her. They added: “We will respect her request while making her care and well-being our immediate priority.”
We love her, and we want her to feel the full power of the community that has loved and supported her for so many years.On the finance page, the band and her family shared photos of the musician over the years, along with a shot of her sporting a scar on her head, likely from one of the many surgeries mentioned in their official statement.In the link, they detailed what she went through and listed all the things she would need money to cover, which included, “professional nursing care in the home, physical and speech therapy, medical equipment, and other essential care, covering home care expenses that will allow Jennifer to remain safe and comfortable at home, recovering significant out-of-pocket medical expenses and legal fees, preserving Jennifer’s legacy by creating an archive of her artistic and creative works, and completing an important creative project that was then scheduled for release.” year.
The goal for the funding page has been set at $350,000, of which a total of $209,000 has already been received at the time of writing.
About L7
L7 was formed in Los Angeles in 1985 and consists of guitarist and vocalist Susie Gardner, bassist and vocalist Donita Sparks, drummer and vocalist Dee Plakas, and Finch as lead guitarist. The group was very popular during the 1990s and was known as one of the pioneers of the music industry.
They remained active until 2001, when they officially announced their cessation of group activities. In 2014, the band returned and has remained active ever since.Their final tour as a group is scheduled to begin later this year in October.Disclaimer: This article contains references to cancer and personal experiences related to the disease, which readers may find sensitive. The information shared is based on personal accounts or reported events and is intended for general awareness only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.