3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47 After Cancer Fight

3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold has died at the age of 47 following a battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer.The musician passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his wife Jennifer Sanderford and family.Fellow artists including Chris Daughtry and the band Creed shared tributes for the songwriter who founded the group in 1996.