Jackie Farry, Influential Music Industry Figure and Nirvana Associate, Dies at 58

Farry, a former tour manager and Frances Bean Cobain’s nanny, passed away from complications of lung disease after a decades-long battle with cancer.

Jackie Farry, a key figure in the 1990s music scene, managed tours for acts like Elliott Smith, The Lemonheads, and Stereolab.
She began her career at Homestead Records before advancing to roles at Atlantic and Epic Records, where she worked in radio promotion.
Farry was a close associate of Nirvana and served as the nanny for Frances Bean Cobain, a role she deeply cherished.
Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, she inspired benefit concerts featuring bands like The Breeders and Guided by Voices to support her treatment.
Farry was also an advocate for pit bull rescue efforts and founded a charity, LovePaws, in line with her passion for animal welfare.