Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and longtime songwriter for New Found Glory, has died at age 45 after years of cancer treatment.
His wife, Lisa Cimorelli, and his bandmates confirmed his death in a joint statement released September 20. They said Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by friends and family, with his wife and mother by his side.
Gilbert had publicly discussed his cancer diagnosis since 2021. Earlier in 2026, he underwent emergency surgery after doctors discovered tumors in his brain. Despite ongoing treatment, he continued to remain connected to music and returned to the stage with New Found Glory in June.
