Brad Arnold in 2018. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Live Nation Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Brad Arnold, the lead singer, founding member and original drummer of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. Arnold died on Saturday in his sleep after a battle with cancer, according to a statement posted on 3 Doors Down's official social media platforms.