90s grunge band L7’s Jennifer Finch dies aged 59, days after confirming cancer diagnosis

| Senior Film & Entertainment Reporter Published July 19, 2026 8:05am Updated July 19, 2026 8:06am (Picture: Juan Aguado/Redferns) Grunge icon and L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died aged 59, just days after her cancer diagnosis was made public. Finch had been due to join the all-girl music outfit on their final tour before it was revealed earlier this week that she needed ‘extensive medical care’ after being diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of brain cancer. On Saturday night, her loved ones posted to Finch’s Instagram page to reveal that she had died. ‘We are devastated to announce the death of our partner, sister, daughter, and friend Jennifer Precious Finch,’ the post began, alongside a photo of the musician smiling as she posed in front of a wall display of guitars. ‘Jennifer’s impact on the world of music was seismic; her impact on our lives, even more so. ‘We appreciate everyone’s interest and concern, thank you for all the kind messages. We appreciate some space to heal privately during this difficult time.’ L7 – whose longest-standing line-up was comprised of Finch, Suzi Gardner, Dee Plakas and Donita Sparks – were set to embark on their Last Hurrah Tour in October, 40 years after first forming in Los Angeles. The band had initially set up a GoFundMe in Finch’s name after revealing that ‘following multiple surgeries and serious complications’, their bandmate required ‘extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support’. WIN two tickets to Pride on the Park at Brighton Pride Catch headliner Raye at Brighton's Pride in the Park (Picture: Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP) Brighton is gearing up to host on the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ Pride festival – and we’re offering five lucky Metro readers the chance to be there. You and a mate could be joining the crowds for an all-day extravaganza of music, performances and community spirit in Brighton’s Preston Park. Headlining the main stage is none other than award-winning British singer-songwriter, Raye while other huge-name talent joining the pop line-up includes Jessie J, G-Flip and Drag Race legend RuPaul. There are five pairs of tickets up for grabs. You have until midday on Friday 17 July, 2026 to enter. Good luck! Enter now See full line-up here. Open to UK (excluding Northern Ireland) residents aged 18 or over. Promotion opens at 00:01 BST on 08/07/2026 and closes at 12:00 BST on 17/07/2026. Entrant must complete the entry form hosted on www.metro.co.uk/pride2026. 5 prizes of a pair of tickets (general admission, Saturday only) to Pride on the Park at Brighton Pride in Brighton’s Preston Park on Saturday 1 August 2026 available. Only one (1) entry will be accepted per person or per email address. Full T&Cs apply. They also explained that, while the tour ‘was planned along with Jennifer when all four of us were in good health and spirits’, she had asked them to continue without her. L7 exploded in the punk scene in the late 80s, touring and releasing four albums before their hiatus in 1996. They reformed in 2014, dropping another record. ‘Heartbreaking! There aren’t a lot of women that give their lives to rock n roll, to punk, to being in a band of all women… I loved you, buddy! You were one of the coolest girls that ever walked the earth! Thank you Jen, for all you’ve done for the rest of us girls, that are giving our lives for rock n roll, for punk, to be in a band of all women! See you soonish, sister!’ commented Stacey Kelvin Dee. More to follow. Arrow MORE: Woman’s tanning bed habit left her with a ‘hole in her face’ Arrow MORE: Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker who played Home Alone 2’s Pigeon Lady dies aged 81 Arrow MORE: Lauren Laverne diagnosed with ‘smouldering myeloma’ less than 2 years after cancer recovery