Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, dies after cancer diagnosis
Arnold and the band saw peak popularity in the early 2000s, following their breakout hit single ‘Kryptonite,’ from their debut album ‘The Better Life’
Updated: 12:45 PM PST Feb 7, 2026
Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of the alternative rock band 3 Doors Down, has died after a lengthy cancer diagnosis. He was 47.Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2026His death was announced in an Instagram post from the band’s account. “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,” the post read.Arnold was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer in May of last year, which was also announced via the band’s Instagram account.”Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,” the post read.Arnold and the band saw peak popularity in the early 2000s, following their breakout hit single “Kryptonite,” from their debut album “The Better Life.””Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends,” the post read.
Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of the alternative rock band 3 Doors Down, has died after a lengthy cancer diagnosis. He was 47.
Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2026
His death was announced in an Instagram post from the band’s account.
“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,” the post read.
Arnold was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer in May of last year, which was also announced via the band’s Instagram account.
“Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,” the post read.
Arnold and the band saw peak popularity in the early 2000s, following their breakout hit single “Kryptonite,” from their debut album “The Better Life.”
“Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends,” the post read.
