3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold has died after his battle with cancer. He was 47 years old.
The band announced the news on social media with a message about his impact.
“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,” the statement reads. “He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Arnold died in his sleep on Feb. 7, surrounded by his wife and family, according to a representative.
Last May, Arnold shared his cancer diagnosis on the band’s Instagram account.
“I'd been sick a couple of weeks ago and went to the hospital and got checked out,” he wrote. “I actually got the diagnosis that I have a clear cell renal carcinoma that has metastasized into my lung... and that’s stage four, and that’s not real good.”
Clear cell renal carcinoma is considered to be the most common form of kidney cancer. Stage 4 meant that it spread from where it was originally in his body to other parts.
After announcing that 3 Doors Down would have to cancel an upcoming tour because of the news, he concluded his message by asking for fans to keep him in their prayers.
“I'd love for you to lift me up in your prayers every chance you get, and I think it’s time for me to go listen to ‘It’s Not My Time’ a little bit, right? Thank you guys so much. God loves you. We love you. See you,” he wrote.
Arnold was a founding member of 3 Doors Down in 1996. Its only original member, he’s been an integral part of the band over the course of its five albums.
