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Justin Cary, Sixpence Bassist, Dies at 50; Tour Uncertain

6/20/2026

Summary

Justin Cary Dies

Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, died peacefully on June 18, 2026, at age 50.
He suffered a stroke on June 11, was treated at Albany Medical Center, and underwent two surgeries.
A GoFundMe page reported his death, urged prayers, and raised over $38,000.
Lead singer Leigh Nash posted Instagram tributes calling Cary kind and funny.
The band's July 25 tour stop in McAlester, Oklahoma remains uncertain.

Summary

Justin Cary Appeal

A GoFundMe appeal for Justin Cary asked fans to send good vibes and healing energy while pledging regular updates.
Hospital notes said Cary’s wife Linda was allowed to stay beside him in the ICU at Albany Medical Center.
Cary’s website quoted him saying his time with Sixpence None the Richer taught him much about the music industry.
He also recorded and performed with the folk-rock band Over the Rhine.

Summary

Justin Cary Fundraiser

Justin Cary lived in Nashville, Tennessee when he was hospitalized.
A GoFundMe campaign seeking $40,000 had collected more than $38,000 by the time of his death.
The band began its 25th Anniversary Tour in October 2024, announced U.K. and Europe dates for 2026, and added Steve Hindalong as percussionist in 2024.

History

Historical Context

GoFundMe, founded in 2014 to support missionary trips and medical expenses, expanded into broader charitable crowdfunding and acquired Classy in 2022, launching GoFundMe Pro after Classy’s $118 million Series D round in 2021. This growth mirrors earlier niche drives on platforms like LaunchGood, which raised over $100,000 for black-church rebuilding in 2015. Justin Cary’s 2026 Sixpence None the Richer campaign continues that artist-focused fundraising trend.

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Justin Cary Dies

Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, died peacefully on June 18, 2026, at age 50.
He suffered a stroke on June 11, was treated at Albany Medical Center, and underwent two surgeries.
A GoFundMe page reported his death, urged prayers, and raised over $38,000.
Lead singer Leigh Nash posted Instagram tributes calling Cary kind and funny.
The band's July 25 tour stop in McAlester, Oklahoma remains uncertain.

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