Brad Arnold, the lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, has died after a battle with cancer, the rock band announced on X. He was 47.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered, the band said in a statement on Saturday.
The band is best known for 2000s rock hits like Kryptonite, Here Without You, When I'm Gone, and Loser.
In May 2025, Arnold announced that he was ill and had received a diagnosis of stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, which had metastasized into his lung.
I have no fear, I really sincerely am not scared of it at all, the frontman said, adding that he was disappointed that the band would have to cancel an upcoming tour.
In its statement, 3 Doors Down emphasized that, as a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer, Arnold helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners.
The original band was formed in Mississippi in the mid-1990s. Tragically, another founding member, Matt Roberts, died in 2016 at the age of 38.
Those closest to Arnold will remember not only his talent but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer. The band has won three Billboard Music Awards and was regularly heard on rock and pop radio throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
Their debut album The Better Life was the 11th biggest-selling album of the year in their home country.
Arnold had openly discussed his battle with alcoholism and his recovery, having been sober since 2016.
3 Doors Down established the Better Life Foundation in 2004 to create positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance.
