He died after battling stage 4 cancer.
Brad Arnold of the rock band 3 Doors Down performs at 2023 FOX & Friends' Summer Concert Series on May 26, 2023 in New York City. Brad Arnold, the beloved frontman of 3 Doors Down, died Saturday after battling stage 4 cancer that had spread to his lungs for nearly a year.
Arnold’s death came after he battled the disease with optimism until the end. In fact, his last message to fans had that feeling when he delivered it on Christmas.“Merry Christmas Arnold!!” Randy House wrote.“Merry Christmas ,” Joe Wood wrote. “Praying for you and believing God is at work restoring your health.” Arnold often shared messages of hope while openly expressing his deep religious beliefs during his battle with the disease. “We were formed with the same breath indeed with the same force that formed all that we have ever known, all that is,” he posted on Instagram last July just less than two months after announcing his diagnosis. “We were … YOU were formed with the same attention to detail and individuality that were given to the oceans below. Never EVER doubt that YOU have a purpose. Well, what is my purpose you ask … to worship God. Put God first instead of your feelings, even your well-being, and watch God’s purpose for your life spring to life. Also, a lot of folks asked how I was doing the other day. I’m doin’ great fam! Almost every day, I feel a little better. Things seem to be going great. Thank you for every prayer you all have prayed. With so much faith behind me and my own faith within me, I have no doubt the outcome of this fight. God will continue to fight this for me … and God doesn’t fail. I love y’all!”“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7, at the age of 47,” a statement on the band’s Instagram page read. “With his beloved wife and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. “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 continued. “Brad’s songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band’s breakout hit, ‘Kryptonite,’ which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old. His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on.”“Above all, he was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him,” it continued. “Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected.Fans, friends and other musicians flooded the post with an outpouring of love.“RIP to this absolute legend,” Nate Vickers replied. “Sending prayers.” ‘Thank you Brad, your friendship was one we will hold close forever,” Alter Bridge replied. “Unitl we meet again.” Sending my love to the Arnold family,” Chris Daughtry replied. “Rest easy brother. You will be missed.”“We are so very sorry,” Black Stone Cherry replied. “Brad was always such a top notch, class act to us. Even before we were anything at all — he supported us. Such a huge loss and our prayers go out to his family and band.” There were plenty more replies like that and you can see them all as well as the band’s announcement here. When Arnold announced his cancer diagnosis last year he shared that it had spread to his lungs, and asked fans to pray for him.“We were formed with the same breath indeed with the same force that formed all that we’ve ever known, all that is,”“We were …. YOU WERE formed with the same attention to detail and individuality that were given to the oceans above and the oceans below. Never EVER doubt that you have a purpose. Well, what is my purpose you ask … to worship God. Put God first instead of your feelings, even your well being, and watch god’s purpose for your life spring to life. “Also, a lot of folks asked how I was doing the other day,” he continued. “I’m doin’ great fam! Almost every day, I feel a little better. Things seem to be going great. Thank you for every prayer you have all prayed. With so much faith behind me and my own faith within me, I have no doubt of the outcome of this fight. God will continue to fight this for me … and God doesn’t fail. I love y’all.”“I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today,” he said in a video shared to the band’s Instagram. “So I got sick a couple of weeks ago, and then I went to the hospital and got checked out and had actually got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And it’s Stage 4, and that’s not real good. “But you know what?” Arnold continued. “We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all. But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer, and we’re sorry for that.”Brian Linder is the trending editor and the retail, restaurant and real estate editor at PennLive.com. He has more than 20 years of experience working for newspapers first in South Carolina, then Daytona Beach,...
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