New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45

Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, died peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2026, at age 45 after a battle with stage 4 brain cancer. His family confirmed the news, noting he was surrounded by loved ones.

🐿️ The loss of the riff-master behind pop-punk anthems like 'My Friends Over You' leaves a hole in the early 2000s revival scene.