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3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold Has Died

The lead singer and founder of the band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with cancer.

A Facebook post from the band shared that he passed peacefully in his sleep, with his wife and family surrounding him.

Arnold revealed in a video to fans in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer.

One of the band’s best known songs is the 2000 hit “Kryptonite,” which Arnold wrote when he was 15 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer.

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