Brad Arnold , a founding member and lead singer of 3 Doors Down , has died following a battle with cancer. He was 47. The musician passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday (Feb. 7), surrounded by his wife, Jennifer, and loved ones, the Mississippi-based rock band wrote on its official Instagram page. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026 3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Reveals Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Have No Fear’ Ludwig Göransson, 'Golden' & More Win at 2026 Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards: Full List “As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,” the band wrote in a statement. 3 Doors Down announced in May 2025 that Arnold had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer and that the band w...