Owen Leahy GoFundMe raises over $20,000 as community mourns Massachusetts musician's passing

Owen Leahy, a beloved musician from Massachusetts, passed away on January 6, 2025. A GoFundMe account with an initial goal of $20,000 has been set up by Leahy's best friend Juliet Cruz in order to to help his family, with "funeral and other related expenses to his passing." The campaign has already successfully raised over $21,000.

Owen Leahy was part of an emo band called This Is Pointless, and band member Rob posted about his death on the band's page. Although the post does not give a reason for death, Rob wrote:

"Owen and I met when we were 16 at an alternative high school for kids who struggle with substance abuse issues. We immediately clicked solely based on our music taste and the fact that neither of us were looking to actually stop getting high at that time."

Rob then went on to outline Owen Leahy's lengthy and courageous battle with alcoholism and substance abuse.

"Owen struggled with addiction and mental health. Unfortunately, these types of issues are a life-long battle. in Fall of 2024, after 10 years of sobriety, Owen picked up. The reason I have decided to post this here, is because I do not have any other way of reaching out to the people that supported our band. Owen loved everything about DIY emo."

Community reacts to Owen Leahy's death

Owen Leahy's friends have taken to their social media to express grief at his passing. Sharing pictures with him, Heather Kelley, a friend of Leahy's wrote on her Facebook:

"My chest is so heavy... we were supposed to grab coffee just a few weeks ago and had to reschedule. I’m at a loss for words because there are too many to say. Life gets so busy sometimes that it’s easy to assume “there’s always next time”. Owen Leahy you were such a big and impactful person in my life, a long term friend, I’m going to miss you.."

Jesse Porter, another friend of Owen Leahy's who also seems to have been a fellow musician, remembered him as a smiling person who he played countless shows with. Jesse wrote:

"I'm at a loss for words right now. Owen Leahy was a great friend and great band member, he always had a smile on his face everytime we were practicing. I remember the first time we played together and it was some of the most fun I have ever had while playing music. We played countless shows together and the memories will always be there. Owen was more than just a guy, he was a best friend and man of many talents. I will miss you forever. I love you buddy..."

Posting a bunch of Leahy's pictures, Omar Ludin, another friend wrote:

"I love you so much buddy. You were one of my biggest supporters and someone who always had my back, and always made your home, my home.... I’m going to miss you so much Please hug your loved ones real tight today, and tell them how much you love them Until we meet again ❤️"

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Owen Leahy was a beloved member of the Massachusetts community and had over 3,000 friends on Facebook who are shocked by his tragic passing.

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