Tragic reports have confirmed the death of the lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold.
The 47 year old star passed away peacefully as shared by his family yesterday. His loved ones, friends, and bandmates are deeply saddened by the news.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time of mourning as they grieve the loss of someone they referred to as a true original.
Arnold was widely famous for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, helping define the band's sound through hits such as Kryptonite, Here Without You, and When I'm Gone.
The band from Mississippi was formed in the middle of 1990s and swiftly rose to fame with a blend of post-grunge rock and radio-friendly melodies.
Arnold's vocals were a central part of their success, and the band ended up selling millions of records around the globe. While details of his death were not released to the public in detail, it is believed that he was suffering from kidney cancer that was diagnosed just months ago.