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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45: ‘We are devastated’

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Bueno, A. (2026, September 20). New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45: ‘We are devastated’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/20/entertainment/new-found-glory-guitarist-chad-gilbert-dead-at-45/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-20 · by Antoinette Bueno

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Chad Gilbert, guitarist of the pop-punk band New Found Glory, died at age 45 on Sunday morning. The cause was complications from a rare adrenal gland cancer that he had been battling for years. In an emotional statement, the band and his wife Lisa Cimorelli expressed their shock and gratitude for how peacefully Chad passed away surrounded by loved ones. Gilbert's significant contributions to New Found Glory over nearly three decades were highlighted, noting his impact not only as a musician but also as a devoted husband and father.
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Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of the pop-punk band New Found Glory, died on September 20, 2023, at age 45 after passing away peacefully in his sleep. The band announced the news on social media, expressing their devastation and gratitude for how he left them. Gilbert had been battling adrenal cancer since 2021 and underwent brain surgery earlier this year to remove tumors. Fans and fellow artists flooded social media with tributes, highlighting Gilbert's contributions as a musician and his personal achievements beyond music. He is survived by his wife Lisa Cimorelli, daughter Lily, mother Jackie, and brother Brian.

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“He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,” the statement read.
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🔮 “Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings,” the statement read.
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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45: ‘We are devastated’ · assertive framing

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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has died, the band announced on social media. asserted
band → die → media
Gilbert “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Sunday morning, according to an Instagram post shared by the pop-punk band as well as his wife, Lisa Cimorelli. uncertain
Gilbert → pass → band
“He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,” the statement read. asserted
statement → leave → side
“We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went.” asserted
he → devastate → us
“He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father,” they also shared. asserted
they → share → ?
“His biggest dreams came true. asserted
dreams → come → ?
He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian.” asserted
He → survive → wife
The band noted that Gilbert’s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape the band for nearly three decades. asserted
playing → note → decades
“Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings,” the statement read. uncertain
statement → imagine → musicians
“While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had. asserted
we → devastate → life
His influence will always be part of New Found Glory and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play.” asserted
we → feel → note
They concluded, “Rest in peace, Chad. asserted
They → conclude → peace
We love you forever ❤️.” asserted
We → love → you
Gilbert had been battling cancer for years. asserted
Gilbert → battle → years
He underwent brain surgery in February to remove three tumors and the surgery was successful, he shared on Instagram at the time. asserted
he → undergo → time
Back in December 2021, he was diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer, which later spread to his spine, lungs and back. asserted
which → diagnose → spine
Gilbert kept fans updated on his health journey. asserted
Gilbert → keep → journey
Last month, he shared on Instagram that he had to go the emergency room and got 4.5 liters of fluid in his lungs drained. asserted
liters → share → lungs
New Found Glory members include singer Jordan Pundik, bass player Ian Grushka, and drummer Cyrus Bolooki. asserted
members → include → Pundik
They’re best known for their hits like 2002’s “My Friends Over You” and 2000’s “Hit or Miss.” asserted
They → know → You
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