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L7’s Jennifer Finch
Diagnosed with Aggressive Brain Cancer
Friends & Family Launch GoFundMe to Help
July 13th, 2026 by Traci Turner
OCMN recently ran an interview with the legendary Donita Sparks of L7, promoting their massive North American trek dubbed The Last Hurrah Tour. Excitement was high for the band and fans alike, despite the tour actually being a farewell. Unfortunately, as the interview was published, news broke that bassist Jennifer Finch would not be available to tour. Now we know the devastating reason why – and we hope fans can help.
Finch is currently undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. Her initial hope was that the cancer could be treated easily. But “What initially appeared to be a condition that could be addressed through treatment and a full course of radiation has progressed rapidly. Unforeseen complications have required Jennifer to undergo multiple surgeries and have resulted in significant physical limitations. She now requires extensive ongoing medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home assistance.”
Finch’s “Bricks Are Heavy” bandmates – Sparks (lead vocals and guitar), Suzi Gardner (guitar), and Demetra Plakas (drums) – released a supportive statement and announced a GoFundMe campaign. The response has been incredible and it is already halfway to its goal thanks to major donors like the band Garbage, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna, Adrienne Armstrong (wife of Green Day’s Billie Joe), and many, many friends and fans.
“We are all devastated by the news and are surrounding her with love,” Sparks said. “Jennifer is family, and we want her to feel the full strength of the community that has loved and supported her for so many years.”
L7 celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Belasco in LA last year, inspiring them to branch out for the upcoming jaunt.
While Finch will not join them, she encouraged the band to go on and fulfill the dates without her. The farewell fall tour will kick off with two nights in San Diego, October 6th and 7th at Casbah, and closes out back home in LA at The Wiltern on November 14th.
If you are unable to donate to the GoFundMe, feel free to leave a message of encouragement on the band’s social media.
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