David Roach, the longtime singer of Los Angeles rock band Junkyard, died in August 2025 at age 59, the band announced. Reports said he had been diagnosed with aggressive squamous cell carcinoma affecting his head, neck and throat. He had married Jennifer just weeks earlier.
What happened to David Roach?
Junkyard announced Roach’s death in August 2025. In a statement reproduced by NME and The Independent, the band said: “After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home, in the loving arms of his wife.” The statement was issued collectively by the band; the reports do not identify a single member as its speaker.
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The band also remembered Roach as “a gifted artist, performer, songwriter and singer – but above all, a devoted father, husband and brother.”
What cancer did David Roach have?
Blabbermouth reported that Roach had aggressive squamous cell carcinoma affecting his head, neck and throat. Those clinical details come from news reporting; the band’s quoted announcement referred to cancer but did not name a diagnosis. Blabbermouth’s report provides the specific diagnosis and description.
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How old was David Roach, and when did he marry?
Roach was 59 when he died. Blabbermouth reported that he married Jennifer on July 19, 2025, only weeks before his death. The band’s announcement confirmed that his wife was with him at home when he died.
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Junkyard formed in Los Angeles in 1987 and signed with Geffen Records the following year, according to The Independent. The band released its self-titled debut in 1989, followed by Sixes, Sevens & Nines. Roach was the group’s singer, performer and songwriter, and remained closely associated with its history.
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