Jackie Farry, former Nirvana associate and Frances Bean Cobain's nanny, dies at 58

Jackie Farry, a former nanny to Frances Bean Cobain and a tour manager for several bands, died on Sunday at age 58 due to complications from lung disease. She had battled cancer for over 20 years. Farry began her career at Homestead Records and became a well-known figure in the New York music scene. She worked with Nirvana until Kurt Cobain's death in 1994 and later managed tours for various artists. Farry was raised in the Synanon community and later moved to Long Island. Friends organized benefits for her during her illness, featuring performances by notable bands. Donations in her memory can be made to her chosen charity, LovePaws.