Justin Cary, Bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, Passes Away at 50
WHO:
Stereogum - Justin Cary replaced original bassist JJ Plasencio when he joined Sixpence None the Richer in 1997.
Variety - Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died at the age of 50.
Billboard - Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, has died at the age of 50.
Page Six - Cary's wife, Linda, was by his side at the time of his death.
Page Six - The band Sixpence None the Richer includes members Leigh Nash, Matt Slocum, Dale Baker, Tess Wiley, Jason Lehning, and Steve Hindalong.
WHAT:
Page Six - Cary “passed peacefully” after suffering from a “serious stroke” one week prior, according to a GoFundMe raising money for his medical expenses.
Page Six - An update on the GoFundMe page indicated that Cary was still “in the ICU and on a respirator” prior to his death.
Page Six - The GoFundMe page raised more than $38,000 from over 360 donors.
Stereogum - The self-titled album by Sixpence None the Richer went platinum, bolstered by the success of "Kiss Me."
Stereogum - The band had additional minor hits, including covers of "There She Goes" and "Don't Dream It's Over."
Variety - Cary died on June 11 of a stroke, which was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash.
Page Six - Justin Cary passed away after suffering from a serious stroke.
Page Six - A GoFundMe was set up to raise money for Cary's medical expenses, which raised more than $38,000 from over 360 donors.
Rolling Stone Music - Cary joined Sixpence None the Richer in 1997, the same year they released their self-titled breakthrough album featuring the single "Kiss Me."
Page Six - Cary underwent two surgeries and was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) prior to his death.
WHERE:
Page Six - Cary was hospitalized at Albany Med Hospital in New York.
WHEN:
Stereogum - The band broke up in 2004 and later reunited to tour and release the 2024 EP "Rosemary Hill."
Page Six - Cary died on June 18.
Page Six - A GoFundMe page was set up on June 11 after Cary was rushed to the hospital.
Page Six - An update on the GoFundMe page was posted on July 17, indicating Cary was still in the ICU.
WHY:
Page Six - The GoFundMe was created to help support Cary's family during his medical crisis and to allow Linda to be with Justin at the hospital.
Stereogum - The GoFundMe was created to help support Cary's family during his medical crisis and to allow Linda to be with Justin at the hospital.
Page Six - The GoFundMe was created to help support Cary's family during his medical crisis.
HOW:
Page Six - The GoFundMe description encouraged fans to “please continue to pray and give strength during this very difficult time.”
Stereogum - The GoFundMe description encouraged fans to send good vibes and healing energy to Cary and his family.
Page Six - The GoFundMe description encouraged fans to “please continue to pray and give strength during this very difficult time.”
Page Six - The GoFundMe description encouraged people to pray and send healing energy to Cary and his family during this difficult time.
(UPDATED June 20, 2026 15:30 UTC)
Cary has passed away after suffering a serious stroke just a week earlier, as reported by Page Six. Before his death, an update on the GoFundMe page indicated he was still in the ICU and on a respirator, with the campaign raising over $38,000 from more than 360 donors to support his family during this crisis. The GoFundMe description encouraged fans to continue praying and giving strength during this very difficult time.
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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 04:18 UTC)
Justin Cary, who replaced original bassist JJ Plasencio when he joined Sixpence None the Richer in 1997, is currently facing a medical crisis that has prompted a GoFundMe campaign to support his family during this difficult time. Sixpence None the Richer, known for their platinum self-titled album and hits like "Kiss Me," broke up in 2004 but later reunited to tour and release the 2024 EP "Rosemary Hill." The GoFundMe encourages fans to send good vibes and healing energy to Cary and his family while Linda stays by his side in the hospital.
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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 01:41 UTC)
Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, has died at the age of 50. His passing, confirmed by the band's lead singer Leigh Nash, was due to a stroke that occurred on June 11. In light of this loss, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched, encouraging fans to “please continue to pray and give strength during this very difficult time.”
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 21:20 UTC)
Justin Cary, the bassist for the band Sixpence None the Richer, has passed away at the age of 50 after suffering a serious stroke, with his wife Linda by his side at Albany Med Hospital in New York. Cary, who joined the band in 1997 and contributed to their breakthrough album featuring the hit single "Kiss Me," had undergone two surgeries and was in the Intensive Care Unit prior to his death. A GoFundMe page was established to support his family during this medical crisis, raising over $38,000 from more than 360 donors who were encouraged to pray and send healing energy during this difficult time.