Overview

• Roach died peacefully at home on August 2, 2025, in the loving arms of his wife, Jennifer Michael-Roach.
• He received an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis in early 2025 affecting his head, neck and throat.
• Jennifer Michael-Roach and close friends organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his escalating medical expenses.
• As co-founder and lead vocalist, Roach guided Junkyard through its 1987 debut, a 1992 breakup, a 2000 reunion and the 2017 release of High Water.
• He married Jennifer Michael-Roach on July 19, weeks before his passing, after a rapid courtship during his illness.