Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47 years old

Brad Arnold, lead singer and one of the founders of the North American band 3 Doors Down, died this Saturday, February 7, at the age of 47.

The news was announced on the group’s official page on the social network Instagram, in which it is revealed that Arnold, who “courageously” was fighting kidney cancer, died “peacefully” in his sleep.

The North American band’s page remembers the musician as “a devoted husband”. “His kindness, humor and generosity touched everyone who was lucky enough to know him. His closest circle will remember not only his talent, but also his humility, faith and deep love for family and friends”, the statement read.

Brad Arnold was born on September 27, 1978 in the state of Mississippi and at the age of 18 he founded the band taking on the role of vocalist and drummer. It was the theme Kryptonitewritten by him at the age of 15, would take 3 Doors Down to worldwide fame at the beginning of the century. After that, another great success for the band appeared, I’m Here Without You.