Overview
- Arnold passed away in his sleep on Feb. 7 with his wife, Jennifer, and family at his side, according to the band.
- He disclosed in May 2025 that he had stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized to his lung.
- The diagnosis prompted 3 Doors Down to cancel their planned 2025 tour as he underwent treatment.
- A co-founder of the band in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, he wrote the breakout hit “Kryptonite” at 15 and led the group’s early-2000s rise.
- Artists and fans shared tributes across social platforms, and the family expressed gratitude for the support while asking for privacy.