3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Passes Away, Aged 47

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3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Passes Away, Aged 47

Brad Arnold was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer last year, which had metastasised into his lungs.

3 Doors Down in their ‘Kryptonite’ music video(Source: YouTube)

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the American rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday (7 February) at age 47.

Last May, Arnold shared the shock news that he had received a stage four kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma) diagnosis, which had metastasised into his lungs. Following his diagnosis, the band dropped out of a tour supporting Creed in July and August 2025.

The band shared news of Arnold’s passing. They wrote that Arnold died with his beloved wife, Jennifer, and family by his side and that he passed peacefully in his sleep.

You can read 3 Doors Down’s statement below.

Brad Arnold and his future bandmates Matt Roberts (lead guitarist) and Todd Harrell (bass guitarist) grew up in Escatawpa, Mississippi. Arnold founded 3 Doors Down in 1996, initially as both the singer and drummer, and later focused solely on lead vocals.

3 Doors Down released their debut album, The Better Life, in 2000, and achieved instant success. The album features the hit single Kryptonite, the band’s best-known song, which was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 43rd Grammy Awards.

In Australia, the song peaked at #8 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Arnold explained that Kryptonite was one of the first songs he ever wrote, written at age 15 during a maths class.

Following the release of The Better Life, 3 Doors Down released four more albums: Seventeen Days (2005), a self-titled record (2008), Time Of My Life (2011), and their most recent album, Us And The Night, in 2016.

3 Doors Down’s Statement About Brad Arnold’s Passing:

With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47.

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.

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. 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. 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.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.