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Sixpence None the Richer band member dies at 50 after suffering stroke

Justin Cary, the longtime bassist for the Grammy-nominated band Sixpence None the Richer, has died at age 50. He passed away following a severe stroke. Lead singer Leigh Nash shared the news and asked for support for Cary's wife, Linda.

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New reports specify that Cary died on June 18, 2026, after a stroke the previous week.

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  1. Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies at 50

    Justin Cary, the longtime bassist for the Grammy-nominated band Sixpence None the Richer, has died at age 50. He passed away following a severe stroke. Lead singer Leigh Nash shared the news and asked for support for Cary's wife, Linda.

    What's confirmed:

    • Justin Cary died at age 50.
    • Cary was the longtime bassist for Sixpence None the Richer.
    • Cary died after suffering a stroke.
    • Sixpence None the Richer is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Cary died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from complications of a massive stroke.
    • Cary died suddenly after two surgeries.
    confidence 90%

  2. Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies at 50

    Justin Cary, the bassist for the Christian alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, has died at age 50. He passed away following a stroke. Lead singer Leigh Nash shared the news and requested support for Cary's wife, Linda.

    What's confirmed:

    • Justin Cary was the bassist for Sixpence None the Richer.
    • Justin Cary died at age 50.
    • Cary died after suffering a stroke.
    • Leigh Nash is the lead singer of Sixpence None the Richer.
    • The band established a GoFundMe to support Cary's wife, Linda, and their family.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Justin Cary died on June 18.
    • Justin Cary died on a Thursday.
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