From Rolling Stone · Daniel Kreps,Maya Georgi · · 1m
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Dies at 45
New Found Glory's founding guitarist Chad Gilbert passed away peacefully at 45 after battling brain cancer.
In brief
New Found Glory's founding guitarist Chad Gilbert passed away peacefully at 45 after battling brain cancer. Chad Gilbert died peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Chad Gilbert's Passing
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory's founding guitarist, died peacefully at 45 after battling brain cancer.
“On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep”
Band Announces Death
The band and Gilbert's wife Lisa Cimorelli announced his death on social media six months after he revealed battling brain cancer.
Family Support
Gilbert died surrounded by family, including his wife and mother, as he wished.
Bandmates' Tribute
Bandmates called him a legendary musician whose favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father.
Band History
Gilbert co-founded New Found Glory in 1997 at age 17 and wrote most of their songs.
Cancer Battle
Gilbert was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2021 and later battled brain cancer.
Here's the gist
Chad Gilbert died peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
