« 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.
« Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends. »
The statement, which was posted on 3 Doors Down’s social media, stated Arnold died ‘peacefully’ in his sleep after a ‘courageous battle with cancer’. »He was a devoted husband to Jennifer, and his kindness, humor, and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him, » it continued.
« The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected.
« He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. »
The ‘Kryptonite’ hitmaker shared in May last year that he’d been diagnosed with kidney cancer in an emotional video posted to Instagram.