Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, dies aged 45

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Pop-punk icon and New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at forty-five after a battle with cancer.

Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist of the pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of forty-five. His family announced that he passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, following a battle with stage four cancer. Tributes have poured in from fellow musicians across the rock community, including members of McFly and drummer Travis Barker.

Chad Gilbert co-founded the influential American rock band New Found Glory, which released the hit single My Friends Over You.
The musician had previously shared a public diagnosis of stage four cancer prior to his passing.
Fellow artists such as Travis Barker and members of McFly shared public tributes following the news of his death.

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Timeline

Sep 20Fellow musicians including Travis Barker and McFly stars led devastating tributes following the news.
Sep 21Gilbert's family announced that the guitarist passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Why it matters

The loss of Chad Gilbert marks a significant moment for the early 2000s pop-punk and emo music scene, where New Found Glory served as a foundational and enduringly popular influence.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, has died at the age of forty-five following a cancer diagnosis, prompting widespread tributes from the music community.

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