Brad
Arnold, lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down passed away yesterday, February 7, four months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 47. The band had shared an official statement confirming his death on their social media handle mentioning that the founder 'passed away peacefully'. As a result, all scheduled performances have been cancelled. For the unversed, the band debuted in 2000 and now consists of Chet Roberts, Justin Biltonen, Greg Upchurch and Chris Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer.
Who Is Brad Arnold?
Brad Arnold was a founding member of 3 Doors Down. He was the band's lead singer and former drummer. Formed in 1996, the band is known for the hit songs Kryptonite, Here Without You, and When I'm Gone. Among many, two of their songs namely Kryptonite and When I'm Gone received Grammy nominations. After years of big hits with the group, In 2020, Arnold released a single entitled Wicked Man as a solo artist.
Brad Arnold dies of cancer
Taking to their official Instagram handle, the rock band 3 Doors Down has announced the unfortunate death of their founder and lead singer Brad Arnold on Saturday, February 7 after his four months battle with stage 4 cancer. The post read, "With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47." The post also highlights the singer’s talent, mentioning that he wrote the iconic song Kryptonite during his school days, when he was just 15 years old.Concluding the statements, the post read, "The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered."Take a look at the post:
When Brad Arnold revealed his cancer battle
Brad announced his battle to cancer on May 5, 2025 with a video message that summed up to 'It's Not My Time' where he referred to the band's 2008 single. He spoke about his stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer that had escalated to his lungs.
More about 3 Doors Down band
The band was originally formed in Mississippi in the mid-1990s and began as a trio that later rise to global fame. One of its founding members, guitarist Matt Roberts, played a key role in shaping the group’s early sound. His sudden death in 2016, at the age of 38, came as a shock to fans and marked a deeply emotional chapter in the band’s journey.
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