Overview
- Justin Cary died on Thursday, June 18, and his wife Linda and bandmates including Leigh Nash publicly confirmed that he "passed peacefully" with Linda at his bedside.
- Cary suffered a serious stroke on June 11, was treated at Albany Medical Center, underwent two surgeries and spent time in the ICU on a respirator before his death.
- A GoFundMe set up during his hospitalization has raised nearly $40,000 toward a $45,000 goal to help Cary and his wife and has served as a source of regular updates about his condition.
- Band members posted tributes that highlighted Cary’s humor, musicianship and three decades with the group, with guitarist Matt Slocum calling the loss a deep grief for the band.
- Cary joined Sixpence None the Richer in 1997 and played on the album that produced the hit "Kiss Me," and his death leaves unanswered questions about memorial plans even as fans and colleagues continue to pay tribute.