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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET · Updated September 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Chad Gilbert, founding member and lead guitarist of New Found Glory, has died at 45. Fox News and NBC News both reported his death.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 d ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 10 d ago from Fox News.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Fox News 10 d ago
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NBC News 10 d ago
New Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45 ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 20, 6:10 PM ET
10 d ago
NBC News
New Found Glory founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45 ↗
Sep 20, 8:29 PM ET
10 d ago
Fox News
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 ↗
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