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New Found Glory Co-Founder Chad Gilbert Dies at 43

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chad Gilbert, co-founder of New Found Glory, died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2026.
He had been battling stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma diagnosed in 2021.
In March 2026 he underwent brain surgery to remove three tumors.
Despite treatment he performed with New Found Glory on June 8, 2026 using a scooter.
His wife Lisa Cimorelli, daughter Lily, mother Jackie and brother Brian survive him.

History

Historical Context

FDA’s 1995 approval of imatinib, the first targeted leukemia drug, built on the agency’s 1987 accelerated-approval framework for life-threatening illnesses. That breakthrough helped shape the 1990s surge in biotech therapeutics, prompting the National Cancer Institute to back trials of similar agents. Decades later, Chad Gilbert’s 2021 cancer diagnosis and 2026 brain-tumor surgery illustrate how that early model still drives patient advocacy and clinical-trial enrollment.

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Story summary

Chad Gilbert, co-founder of New Found Glory, died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2026.
He had been battling stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma diagnosed in 2021.
In March 2026 he underwent brain surgery to remove three tumors.
Despite treatment he performed with New Found Glory on June 8, 2026 using a scooter.
His wife Lisa Cimorelli, daughter Lily, mother Jackie and brother Brian survive him.

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