Lead Singer Of 3 Doors Down Brad Arnold Dies At 47

LOS ANGELES, Feb 8 (Bernama-dpa) -- Brad Arnold, frontman of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47. 

He died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, surrounded by his beloved wife and family, "after his courageous battle with cancer", his management told dpa in an official statement. 

The singer announced his cancer diagnosis last year in a video message on Instagram. At the time, he said doctors had diagnosed him with stage 4 kidney cancer that had already spread to his lungs. 

The band then cancelled plans for a summer tour in the United States last year.

Arnold founded the band in the mid-1990s in the US state of Mississippi, which won international fame through their debut single "Kryptonite" (2000). 

Awarded the American Music Award for Best New Artist in 2001, 3 Doors Down's further hits include "Here Without You", "When I'm Gone", "Let Me Go", and "It's Not My Time".

-- BERNAMA-dpa