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flag Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down’s lead singer and "Kryptonite" writer, died at 47 on Feb. 7, 2026, after battling stage 4 kidney cancer.

flag Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 on February 7, 2026, after a months-long battle with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma that spread to his lungs. flag Diagnosed in May 2025, he had canceled the band’s 2026 tour to focus on treatment. flag Known for writing the band’s hit “Kryptonite” at age 15, Arnold helped define post-grunge rock in the early 2000s. flag The band confirmed his passing, describing him as a man of humility, faith, and deep family devotion, and honored his legacy as a cultural touchstone whose music connected generations.

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