Chad Gilbert Dies After Return to Live Shows
Chad Gilbert, co-founder and guitarist of New Found Glory, died on September 20 at age 45 after battling metastatic pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumor. His death came three months after he returned to performing live in Nashville, playing guitar from a motorized scooter. Gilbert had undergone emergency brain surgery earlier in 2026 and had publicly expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform again before passing away peacefully surrounded by family.
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