L7 has announced the return of bassist Janis Tanaka following the death of original bassist Jennifer Finch, who passed away at 59 after battling brain cancer. A posthumous memoir by Finch is scheduled for release in January 2027, and tributes from musicians including Billie Joe Armstrong and Tom Morello have honored her legacy. The band continues to navigate its future with Tanaka's return and ongoing recognition of Finch's impact on the grunge and punk-metal scenes.