Overview
- L7 announced on Monday, July 13, that Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
- Doctors initially expected radiation to help but unforeseen complications have led to multiple surgeries and left Finch with significant physical limitations that require rehabilitation and around‑the‑clock professional care.
- Friends, family and collaborators launched a GoFundMe seeking roughly $350,000 to pay for in‑home nursing, physical and speech therapy, medical equipment, out‑of‑pocket expenses and legal costs, and the campaign has already drawn six‑figure contributions.
- Finch asked her bandmates to continue L7’s planned U.S. Last Hurrah tour without her and the group has agreed to proceed; some outlets report Tsuzumi Okai as a temporary touring replacement but that detail is limited in sourcing.
- Band members and loved ones have urged respect for Finch’s privacy and dignity, and organizers say part of the fundraising will preserve and complete her creative work while making her remaining time comfortable and meaningful.