3 Doors Down with lead singer Brad Arnold performing Kryptonite (Official Video). YouTube Tips ⓘ
Brad Arnold, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated 90s to present rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at age 47. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and announced his battle with the disease less than a year ago.
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The official website for 3 Doors Down posted a statement that announced that Brad Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.”
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.
Brad Arnold, a founding member of 3 Doors Down, formed in Mississippi in 1995, received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit “Kryptonite” that was released in January 2000. Brad Arnold wrote the “Kryptonite” in math class when he was 15 years-old, according to the band statement.
“Kryptonite” was included in their debut album, “The Better Life,” and sold over 6 million copies. Their second album was “Away from the Sun” released in September 2002. A second Grammy nomination came in 2003, for the song “When I’m Gone.”
Music video by 3 Doors Down performing When I’m Gone performed live on the USS George Washington in the Mediterranean Sea on October 2, 2002 during the War in Afghanistan and the preparation for the Second Gulf War in Iraq which lasted from 2003 until 2011 (3 Doors Down/YouTube). YouTube Tips ⓘ
May 2025, Brad Arnold was diagnosed with Stage IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, that metastasized to his lungs. 3 Doors Down subsequently canceled a planned summer concert tour that year. Wesley, Stenzel (February 7, 2026). “Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down singer, dies at 47“. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
Bradley Kirk Arnold (September 27, 1978 – February 7, 2026)
