Hayley Williams Addresses Death of Ex-Husband, New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert: ‘Have Not Known What to Say’
Three days after New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert's death at 45 due to brain cancer, Hayley Williams, his ex-wife, shared an emotional Instagram Story statement. She admitted she "have not known what to say or if it's appropriate," but emphasized that life is a collection of unexpected paths with infinite reasons. Williams highlighted Gilbert's influence on their shared musical world and the positive impact he had on her life and the culture of hardcore.
She concluded by expressing gratitude to Gilbert's family, NFG fans, and friends. After dating since 2008, Williams married Gilbert in 2016; they later announced their separation in 2017, stating they remained close friends. Gilbert later married Lisa Cimorelli, who broke the news of his death on September 20, sharing that he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones, fulfilling his dream of being a father.
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- Hayley Williams Remembers Chad Gilbert’s ‘Influence and Attitude’ on Hardcore Music: ‘Forever Grateful’ rollingstone.com
