(Photo by Bryan Bedder\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNews of Gilbert\u2019s death comes courtesy of an Instagram post shared by his wife<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,\u201d Cimorelli continued, adding: <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went. The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment\u2019s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nLisa also included a statement from the band, whose lengthy career included eleven studio albums and numerous side projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cChad\u2019s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape New Found Glory for nearly three decades,\u201d the surviving members of New Found Glory wrote, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had. His influence will always be part of New Found Glory, and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to his pioneering work with NFG, Gilbert was lead vocalist for side-projects International Superheroes of Hardcore and Shai Hulud.<\/p>\n
Prior to his marriage to Cimorelli, he was briefly married to Paramore singer Hayley Williams.<\/p>\n
Chad had been battling brain cancer for several years. In March of 2026, he underwent emergency brain surgery after three tumors were discovered.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his wife and daughter. Our thoughts go out to Gilbert\u2019s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.<\/p>\n
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