New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Dead At 45

Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist of the punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45. According to a statement from the band and his wife, Lisa, Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20th, surrounded by friends and family, including his wife and mother.

Gilbert had been battling cancer for some time. Consequence reports that he was initially diagnosed with a rare tumor in his adrenal gland in 2021, which was later found to have spread to his spine, lungs, back, and brain. In April 2026, Gilbert said his diagnosis had been revised to stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of adrenal cancer.

Gilbert is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian. The band and his family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying that the number of visitors who crowded the hospital lobby at a moment's notice was a testament to how beloved and cherished Gilbert was.

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