Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Founding Guitarist, Dies at 45
Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and backing vocalist for New Found Glory, has died at 45. His death was confirmed by the band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, who said he died peacefully in his sleep on September 20 surrounded by family and friends.
Chad Gilbert, a founding guitarist and backing vocalist for pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at 45.
Gilbert’s death was confirmed in a joint statement from the band’s members and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli. They said he died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 20, surrounded by friends and family, with his wife and mother at his side.
The statement remembered Gilbert as a beloved musician and emphasized the importance of his family in his life. It also expressed shock over how quickly his death came, while saying those closest to him were thankful that he died peacefully.
As a founding member of New Found Glory, Gilbert played a central role in shaping the band’s pop-punk sound throughout its extensive recording and touring career.
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