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JUST IN: 3 Doors Down Lead Singer Brad Arnold Dead at 47

Man with long hair wearing a gray shirt and black cap sits on a bench in a park surrounded by trees.

Man with long hair wearing a gray shirt and black cap sits on a bench in a park surrounded by trees.

3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold, best known for the hit song “Kryptonite,” has passed away after a battle with cancer.

He was only 47.

Brad Arnold revealed his cancer diagnosis last year.

3 Doors Down released a statement on the singer’s death.

“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 band said in a statement.

Fox News reported:

Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of the popular rock band 3 Doors Down, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 47.

According to a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer,” on Saturday, Feb. 7.

“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 statement read.

The statement went on to praise Arnold’s songwriting, which “became a cultural touchstone for a generation.”

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