3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold has died aged 47.
The founding member, lead vocalist and original drummer of the American band passed away on Saturday (February 7) after a battle with cancer, the rock band announced with a statement posted to X:
"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.
"With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.
"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. Brad’s songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old. His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on.
"Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends.
"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."
Arnold revealed in May 2025 that he was ill and had received a diagnosis of stage four clear cell renal carcinoma, a kidney cancer, that had already spread to his lungs.
Formed in Mississippi in the mid-'90s, 3 Doors Down hit the spotlight with their 2000 debut album, 'The Better Life'. It spawned three huge hits — Kryptonite, Loser, and Be Like That — all of which remained radio staples over the following two decades, alongside the release of five further studio albums, the most recent being 2016's 'Us And The Night'.
Tragically, another founding member of the original 3 Doors Down trio, Matt Roberts, died from a drug overdose in 2016 at the age of 38.
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