Arnold helped define a generation of rock music, famously writing the band’s breakout hit Kryptonite while still in high school. Formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, 3 Doors Down quickly rose to global fame with their debut album The Better Life, followed by chart-topping releases like Away from the Sun and Seventeen Days.
In May, Arnold revealed that he was battling stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma — a form of kidney cancer that had already spread to his lungs. Despite the diagnosis, he remained open with fans, leaning on faith and gratitude while continuing to inspire through honesty and strength.
