New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45 after cancer battle

Chad Gilbert, lead guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with family members by his side. Gilbert had been fighting serious health issues, including brain tumors and cancer, for some time. As a guitarist and songwriter, he played a defining role in shaping New Found Glory's musical identity. He is being remembered by fans and peers as both a legendary musician and a devoted family man.