Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist, Dies at 45
The musician’s death comes six months after he revealed his cancer battle.
Chad Gilbert, the guitarist for the pop-punk band New Found Glory, passed away at the age of 45. The news of his death was announced on September 20 via the band's social media. Gilbert's wife, Lisa Cimorelli, and the band members Jordan Pundik, Ian Grushka, Cyrus Bolooki, and Dan O’Connor broke the news, expressing their shock and devastation over his sudden passing.
The group noted that Gilbert went peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and thanked fans for their outpouring of support. They highlighted Gilbert's wish to die in such a manner, surrounded by family and friends. The musician had been transparent about his health issues for several years, including a brain cancer surgery in March and a rare tumor called pheochromocytoma in 2021.
Gilbert's contribution to New Found Glory was significant, with the band crediting him for shaping the group's sound and attitude over their nearly three-decade career.
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