Brad Arnold’s Passing Closes a turbulent chapter for 3 Doors Down
Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage IV kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). The piece recalls his warm, unifying presence, the band’s ascent to multi-platinum success with The Better Life, and a string of tragedies the group endured—bassist Todd Harrell’s vehicular homicide conviction and later prison time (2013–2015) and guitarist Matt Roberts’ overdose (2016)—as Arnold fought sobriety and cancer. It notes his faith, conservative leanings, and public support for troops, including appearances at the USO and Trump-era events, and it collects tributes from peers who remembered him as a connector who valued fans above all.
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