Justin Cary, the bassist for the Christian rock and pop band Sixpence None the Richer, has passed away at the age of 50 following a severe stroke. Cary died on Thursday with his wife, Linda, at his side, as confirmed by an update on a fundraiser created to assist the couple during his medical care. He had been treated at Albany Medical Center in New York after falling ill the previous week.
Final Moments and Family Support
The fundraiser update stated, “Justin passed peacefully this morning and Linda was next to him,” urging fans to continue sending prayers and support to his family. The musician had suffered a major stroke and underwent two surgeries before being placed in intensive care. Earlier updates indicated that doctors were continuing his treatment while his family faced an uncertain recovery process.
Career Highlights
Justin Cary joined Sixpence None the Richer in 1997, the same year the band released their self-titled album featuring the global hit “Kiss Me.” The song became one of the group’s biggest successes, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2000.
Throughout his career, Cary performed and recorded with various artists across rock, country, and Christian music, including Counting Crows, Paul Brandt, Jennifer Knapp, and Leigh Nash’s solo projects. Bandmates and fans have paid tribute to the musician, remembering his contribution to Sixpence None the Richer and his years in the music industry.
