Brad Arnold, 3 Doorways Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the three Doorways Down, has died following “his brave battle with most cancers,” the rock band introduced Saturday on social media. He was 47.

“Together with his beloved spouse Jennifer and his household by his facet, he handed away peacefully, surrounded by family members,” the band’s assertion learn partially. “His music reverberated far past the stage, creating moments of connection, pleasure, religion, and shared experiences that may dwell on lengthy after the levels he carried out on.”

Arnold introduced in a Might 2025 video that he was recognized with Stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a standard sort of kidney most cancers, which pressured 3 Doorways Right down to cancel its summer season tour.

The band’s greatest hit was the 2000 tune “Kryptonite,” which was nominated for a Grammy Award. It was written by Arnold when he was simply 15 years outdated in math class, the group’s assertion stated. Its first studio album, “The Higher Life,” went platinum six instances over.

“He was a loyal husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everybody lucky sufficient to know him,” the band’s assertion learn. “These closest to him will bear in mind not solely his expertise, however his heat, humility, religion, and deep love for his household and pals.”