Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47.
The musician died on February 7 after what his bandmates described as “a courageous battle with cancer.”
The group shared the sad news in an emotional statement, saying Arnold died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jennifer and family nearby.
“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7, at the age of 47,” they said.
However, they also remember him as a loving husband whose kindness and humor left a lasting mark on all who knew him.
3 Doors Down was founded in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, when the group achieved instant success with their song Kryptonite, which became a huge hit and earned a Grammy nomination.
Their debut album, The Better Life, became one of the best-selling albums in two thousand.
Songs like When I’m Gone and Here Without You later became fan favorites.
Arnold shared his terminal cancer diagnosis in May 2025. At the time, he told fans, “We serve a mighty God and He can overcome anything, so I have no fear.”
Additionally, all his fans around the world are mourning his death, remembering him for his talent and iconic music.
