'New Found Glory' band guitarist Chad Gilbert passes away at 45

Chad Gilbert, founding member and lead guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has sadly passed away. He was 45.News of his death became public after his band posted an official note announcing his demise on Sunday. Sharing a tribute post featuring throwback images of Chat, the band announced his death, saying they were “devastated and shocked” by the loss.Chad Gilbert passes away at 45In a statement shared on Instagram, the band revealed that Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, surrounded by loved ones. The note read, "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep. He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished.