3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies aged 47 after cancer diagnosis

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of American rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47.

The Mississippi-based singer had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer.

A representative for Arnold said he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, surrounded by his wife and family.

As a founding member of 3 Doors Down, he wrote their breakout 2000 hit Kryptonite while in high school, which has more than 1.2billion plays on Spotify.

In May last year, the singer shared his cancer diagnosis on the band’s Instagram, who were first formed in 1996.

He said: ‘I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and went to the hospital and got checked out.

‘I actually got the diagnosis that I have a clear cell renal carcinoma that has metastasized into my lung… and that’s stage four, and that’s not real good.’

Clear cell renal carcinoma is known as being the most common type of kidney cancer.

Stage 4 cancer is also a cancer that has spread from its original location to other parts of the body.

In light of his diagnosis, 3 Doors Down cancelled their upcoming tour.

Arnold finished off his message by saying: ‘I’d love for you to lift me up in your prayers every chance you get, and I think it’s time for me to go listen to “It’s Not My Time” a little bit, right? Thank you guys so much. God loves you. We love you. See you.’

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