Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer’s Bassist, Dead at 50

Justin Cary, the bassist for the band Sixpence None the Richer, died on March 20, 2024, at the age of 50. Cary joined the band in 1997, the same year they released their self-titled breakthrough album. This album featured the hit single "Kiss Me," which became a major success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1999. The band's music, including "Kiss Me," gained significant popularity after being featured in the 1999 film "She's All That." Cary's tenure with the band spanned several albums, contributing to their distinctive sound throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. His death was announced by the band, which expressed its grief and remembered his contributions to their music.