@gossip.tea0: #creatorsearchinsights HEARTBREAKING LOSS IN THE POP-PUNK COMMUNITY: Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist and driving creative force behind New Found Glory, has passed away at the age of 45 following a lengthy and courageous battle with a rare form of cancer. The band confirmed that Chad passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20th, surrounded by his close family and friends. First diagnosed in 2021, Chad underwent multiple major surgeries as the disease spread, yet his passion for music remained unbreakable—he continued writing, recording, and performing on stage until his final days. Fans and fellow musicians around the world are paying tribute to a true icon whose influence shaped a generation of music. Rest easy, Chad. Your music and legacy will live on forever. Share your favorite New Found Glory memory or song in the comments below. 👇 #ChadGilbert #NewFoundGlory #PopPunkLegend #MusicNews

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