Brad Arnold: It’s all about his wife Jennifer Sandford and kids

Brad Arnold, lead singer of rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday after battling stage 4 clear cell kidney cancer. He is 47 years old.

The band announced his death on social media.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7 at the age of 47,” the statement read. “He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. cancer.

“As a founding member, lead singer and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, fusing the accessibility of post-grunge with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,” the statement continued.

“Brad’s songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band’s breakout hit “Kryptonite,” which he wrote in math class at age 15. His musical impact extends far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith and shared experience that will live on long after he takes the stage.”

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According to “Coming Soon”, the two were childhood friends and got to know each other again through a blind date. Arnold proposed by singing one of his songs, ending with: “Will you be my wife?”

This is his second marriage. He was married to Terika Roberts from 2001 until their divorce in 2007.