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Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of the pop-punk band New Found Glory, died at 45 after years of treatment for adrenal cancer (Stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma), with his wife and family by his side. The band saluted his influence on their music and career, and tributes from fans and fellow musicians flowed as the group continues to tour.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and backing vocalist of New Found Glory, has died at 45, confirmed by the band and his wife. A cause of death wasn’t disclosed; Gilbert had battled cancer, including brain tumors and adrenocortical carcinoma, revealed earlier in 2026. A cornerstone of NFG since 1997, he contributed to every album up to 2026’s Listen Up! and played with other groups like Shai Hulud and IOHC. He’s survived by his wife Lisa Cimorelli, daughter Lily, his mother Jackie, and brother Brian.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, died at 45 after a brain cancer diagnosis, with bandmates and his wife Lisa Cimorelli stating he passed away peacefully with family by his side. A pivotal figure in pop-punk, Gilbert helped shape the band's sound across three decades and leaves behind his wife, daughter, mother, and brother.
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, died at 45 after a battle with brain tumors that led to metastatic pheochromocytoma upgraded to stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma; his wife Lisa Cimorelli announced he passed away peacefully in his sleep following emergency brain surgery in March. Gilbert formed NFG in 1997 and helped shape pop-punk over nearly three decades, also producing for other bands; he is survived by his wife, their daughter Lily, his mother and brother.
Chad Gilbert, founding member and lead guitarist of Florida pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at 45 after a battle with brain cancer (initially diagnosed as liver cancer in 2021). The band announced his death, praising his guitar work and songwriting over nearly three decades, and tributes poured in from peers including Mark Hoppus. Gilbert had publicly discussed his cancer journey and treatment as he remained hopeful, and he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.