Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Founder and Guitarist, Has Died
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Everett Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep. Bandmates and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, confirmed the passing in a joint statement.
- Gilbert battled cancer since 2021, later diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma. He underwent multiple surgeries, including an emergency procedure in 2026 to remove three brain tumours.
- Co-Founding the band in 1997, Gilbert helped shape the pop-punk genre over three decades. He played on more than a dozen albums, including the 2026 release "Listen Up!".
- Bandmates Jordan Pundik, Ian Grushka, Cyrus Bolooki, and Dan wrote they were "devastated and shocked." They credited his "guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive" for defining the group.
- Gilbert is survived by Lisa Cimorelli, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian. He was remembered as a legendary musician whose "favourite accomplishment was being a husband and father.
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Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chad Gilbert, the founding member and lead guitarist for the punk rock band New Found Glory, has died. He was 45. The band and the late musician’s wife Lisa Cimorelli announced the news of Gilbert’s death in a joint Instagram post Saturday. The post did not cite [...]
New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert passes away, months after removing 3 brain tumours and battling rare cancer
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory's lead guitarist, has died at age 45. He passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones. Gilbert battled serious health challenges including brain tumors and cancer. His guitar playing and songwriting significantly shaped the band's sound. He is remembered as a legendary musician and devoted family man.
[OSEN=Reporter Son Nam-won] American entertainment publications unanimously reported that Chad Gilbert, guitarist of the American pop-punk band New Found Glory, passed away on the 20th after a battle with brain cancer. He was 45 years old. Gilbert's wife, Lisa Cimorelli, posted a tribute to the deceased on Instagram on this holiday. "Gilbert passed away surrounded by friends and family, by his wife and mother."
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