Justin Cary, the longtime bassist for the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, dies at age 50 after suffering a stroke, multiple outlets report. Coverage cites the band’s lead singer Leigh Nash, who confirms the news via an Instagram post indicating that Cary had a stroke on Thursday night. Several reports say Cary experienced a serious stroke last week and underwent two surgeries in the days that followed. Others note that a GoFundMe page was shared earlier in the aftermath to help Cary and his wife, Linda.
In later updates, Linda announces that Cary dies peacefully the morning of his passing. The Independent and other outlets describe the death as occurring peacefully, with his wife present. NME and Variety also include tributes from band members, referring to Cary as a longtime “brother” and expressing sympathy for fans who knew him. Across the reports, Cary is remembered as a core member of the band for decades, with his death widely announced and confirmed through statements and social media posts from those close to him.
