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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert passes away at 45 after battling cancer for years

Chad Gilbert, founding member and guitarist of the pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45. The musician, who was diagnosed with cancer five years prior, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2026, surrounded by his wife, mother, and close friends. A statement shared on his social media accounts revealed that Gilbert had been undergoing treatment for a rare form of cancer, including a pheochromocytoma tumour discovered in 2021, which required the removal of half his liver, gallbladder, and one adrenal gland. Further complications arose in 2026 when three tumours were found in his spine and brain, leading to emergency surgeries. Despite his health struggles, Gilbert continued to work with New Found Glory, contributing to their latest album 'Listen Up!' released in February 2026, and made a return to the stage in Nashville in June 2026, performing from a mobility scooter after his brain surgery. The bandmates paid tribute to Gilbert, highlighting his role as a guitarist, songwriter, and influential figure in shaping the band's sound over nearly three decades. They described him as a legendary musician whose biggest accomplishment was being a husband and father. Gilbert, born in Florida in 1981, co-founded New Found Glory in the late 1990s, helping establish the band as a key player in the early 2000s pop-punk scene. His career also included producing for other bands such as A Day To Remember and releasing music through his solo project 'What's Eating Gilbert'. He is survived by his wife Lisa, daughter Lily, mother Jackie, and brother Brian. The band's statement concluded with 'Rest in peace, Chad. We love you forever.'

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Founding guitarist of New Found Glory Chad Gilbert dies at 45 after battle with cancer

Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist of the iconic pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45 following a years-long battle with cancer. The Florida-based band and Gilbert's wife Lisa Cimorelli announced his passing on social media on Sunday, stating he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family and friends. Gilbert, who was 17 when he co-founded New Found Glory in 1997 with bandmates Jordan Pundik, Ian Grushka, and Stephen Klein, was a key songwriter for the band, penning hits like 'My Friends Over You' and 'Head on Collision'. He was previously married to Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams and had been diagnosed with liver cancer in 2021 before later being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Gilbert publicly revealed his brain cancer diagnosis six months before his death, sharing his symptoms including leg weakness and a fall at home that led to the discovery of three brain tumours. His wife Cimorelli explained that doctors had given him a prognosis of six months to a year, but he defied expectations by living five years beyond that. Despite his health struggles, Gilbert remained optimistic, sharing on Instagram that his radiation oncologist described his situation as 'not a fatal blow and not the end of your story, just the beginning of a new chapter.' He leaves behind his wife Lisa Cimorelli and daughter Lily. The band expressed devastation at his passing, stating 'We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went.' Gilbert's death marks the end of a significant chapter in pop-punk history, with his contributions to the genre and his band leaving a lasting legacy.