Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory’s founding guitarist, dead at 45 – National
Chad Gilbert, the founding member and lead guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45.
New Found Glory and Gilbert’s wife Lisa Cimorelli confirmed his death in a joint statement on social media, writing, “On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep.”“He 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. We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went,” the statement continued.“The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be.” Story continues below advertisement
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