3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies after cancer diagnosis
The 47-year-old singer died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, the band members said in a statement posted online.
Brad Arnold, a founder and lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, nine months after disclosing that he had kidney cancer, the group said. He was 47.
Arnold said in a May 2025 social media video that he had been diagnosed with advanced-stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to one of his lungs. 3 Doors Down cancelled their planned 2025 summer tour because of his illness.
3 Doors Down, formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, rose to popularity in 2000 with the Arnold-penned single 'Kryptonite', which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits included 'When I'm Gone' and 'Here Without You', both top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has been described as post-grunge, alternative rock and hard rock.
Guitarist Chris Henderson, vocalist Brad Arnold, bassist Greg Upchurch and guitarist Matt Roberts of Three Doors Down perform on "FOX and Friends" outside of FOX Studios on July 29, 2011 in New York City.
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"As a founding member, vocalist and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners," the band said in a statement posted on its official Instagram account.
Arnold died peacefully surrounded by loved ones including his wife Jennifer, according to the statement. The statement did not state where Arnold died.
"Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him," the band's statement said.
"Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith and deep love for his family and friends."
