Brad Arnold, lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday after battling stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma kidney cancer. He was 47.
Brad Arnold has died at the age of 47. (x)The band announced his death on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that 3 Doors Down founder, lead singer and songwriter Brad Arnold passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47,” the statement read. “With his beloved wife and his family by his side, he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, 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 resonate with everyday audiences,” the statement continued.
“Brad’s songwriting has become a cultural touchstone for a generation, creating 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 has resonated far beyond the stage, sharing moments of faith after sharing moments of faith on stage, and gaining powerful experiences. Performed. done.”
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Wife of Brad ArnoldBrad Arnold is married to Jennifer Sanderford. They tied the knot in 2009 after he proposed in 2008 at a private ceremony in Escatawpa, Mississippi. Sanderford is a professional barrel racer.
According to Coming Soon, the two were childhood friends who reconnected on a blind date. Arnold proposed by performing one of her songs, ending with the line, “Will you please be my wife?”
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This was his second marriage. He was previously married to Terika Roberts from 2001 until their divorce in 2007.
Does Brad Arnold have children?Brad Arnold and Jennifer had no children together.
