Guy Fieri took to Instagram over the weekend to pay tribute to 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold, who died on Saturday at age 47.
The 58-year-old Food Network star shared two undated photos with Arnold and added a heartfelt caption.
‘Heartbreaking to lose a great friend and someone that shared so much incredible talent,’ he began the note.
Fieri added, ‘My friend Brad was the next level and had so much appreciation for music, fans and family. RIP BA Namaste.’
3 Doors Down confirmed Arnold’s passing on social media, revealing he succumbed to cancer while surrounded by his wife and family.
The late star helped define a generation of rock music, penning hits like Kryptonite – which he famously wrote at age 15 while sitting in math class.
Guy Fieri took to Instagram over the weekend to pay tribute to 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold, who died on Saturday at age 47; Fieri pictured on Sunday
The 58-year-old Food Network star shared two undated photos with Arnold and added a heartfelt caption
‘His music reverberated far beyond the stage, creating moments of connection, joy, faith, and shared experiences that will live on long after the stages he performed on,’ the band said in its statement.
‘With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.’
Arnold shared in May 2025 that he was battling clear cell renal carcinoma, a kidney cancer that had already spread to his lungs, yielding a stage 4 diagnosis.
He was the founding member, lead vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, which he formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi.
The band quickly made waves with their debut album, The Better Life, released in 2000, which included hits like Kryptonite, Loser, and Be Like That.
Over the next two decades 3 Doors Down released multiple chart-topping albums, including Away from the Sun (2002) and Seventeen Days (2005), cementing their status as one of the biggest post-grunge bands of the 2000s.
‘Brad helped redefine mainstream rock, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners,’ the collective stated in the tribute.
‘His songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s.’
‘Heartbreaking to lose a great friend and someone that shared so much incredible talent,’ Fieri began his note
The Food Network star added, ‘My friend Brad was the next level and had so much appreciation for music, fans and family. RIP BA Namaste’
3 Doors Down confirmed Arnold’s passing on social media, revealing he succumbed to cancer while surrounded by his wife and family; pictured in 2000
The late star helped define a generation of rock music, penning hits like Kryptonite – which he famously wrote at age 15 while sitting in math class
The tribute also celebrated his life offstage.
‘He was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
‘Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends,’ the message read.
Arnold’s family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support and asked for privacy as they mourn.
Arnold is the second founding member of 3 Doors Down to die; guitarist Matt Roberts passed away from a prescription drug overdose in 2016.
