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Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer

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The music world mourns the loss of Brad Arnold, the lead vocalist of 3 Doors Down, who succumbed to kidney cancer on February 7, 2026, at the age of 47. The rock community and fans are grieving the departure of a talent whose voice defined a generation.

Arnold’s passing was announced by the band on social media, sharing that his final moments were spent peacefully in the company of his wife, Jennifer, and family. Their touching message highlighted the love and support surrounding him through his brave fight against the disease.

In 2025, the “Kryptonite” singer revealed his battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer. This devastating diagnosis led to the band canceling their summer tour, as Arnold focused on his health. He candidly shared with fans that he was facing clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a form of cancer that had aggressively spread to his lungs.

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, often abbreviated as ccRCC, is identified as the most prevalent type of kidney cancer, noted by the National Cancer Institute. While some affected individuals may notice symptoms like pain, weight loss, fever, or a noticeable lump, others may not exhibit any visible signs. This unpredictability adds a challenging layer to its diagnosis and treatment.

  • 3 Doors Down’s Brad Arnold dies after cancer fight

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, or ccRCC, is said to be the most common type of kidney cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Symptoms may include pain, weight loss, fever, or a “lump in the side,” according to the NCI, though some patients may not experience any noticeable symptoms.

Arnold, bassist Todd Harrell and lead guitar and backup singer Matt Roberts founded 3 Doors Down 30 years ago in Mississippi. Chris Henderson joined the trio, playing rhythm guitar and singing backup vocals, a few years later.

In 2000, the band dropped the album “The Better Life” with the song “Kryptonite,” a hit single that’s been streamed on Spotify more than a billion times, according to the LA Times.  

Brad Arnold of the band 3 Doors Down performs during Patriots Fest on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Aurora, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

Later album releases included “Away from the Sun” and “Seventeen Days.”  

The band has evolved since its founding, with Arnold and Henderson remaining the oldest members of the group. In August 2016, Roberts, the founding guitarist, died from an overdose of prescription pills at a hotel in West Bend, Wisconsin, at the age of 38.

KTLA contributed to this report.

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