The final devastating social media post from 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold has become a space for fans to mourn following his death.
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Just over a month ago, Arnold shared how thankful he was to celebrate another Christmas with his family. Tragically, the Instagram post would be his last. Following the 47-year-old’s death, the comments section is now flooded with moving tributes from fans.
The 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, who died from a rare form of kidney cancer last week, shared the snap on Boxing Day. The photo shows a happy moment with his wife, Jennifer, and their dog in front of their Christmas tree, complete with Walker, Texas Ranger on the TV.
“Merry Christmas, everybody. I can’t tell ya how thankful I am to be here!” Arnold wrote alongside the shot.
He appeared frail, but fans shared joyful wishes for the couple. After his passing, the post now carries a deeper, more somber significance.
“Just saw the news. Thank you for all the awesome music throughout the years, Brad. You’ll always be in our memories,” one top comment read.
“You are with our beloved creator now. My heart breaks for your beautiful family, friends, loved ones, and fans. Soar high, Brad. You are dearly missed Sir,” another grieving fan wrote.
“Years pass. Life changes. But one chord from ‘Here Without You’ and you’re 17 again! RIP Brad,” a third fan added.
Fan Shares Heartwarming Personal Story on Brad Arnold’s Final Social Media Post
Among the many “RIP” messages was a touching story from a fan, showing how much Arnold cared for his supporters.
“Thank you, Brad, beyond what words can describe, for moving the whole world with your music and being the most down-to-earth and humble person I’ve met,” the thoughful fan began.
“I remember one day sitting down and messaging all my favorite artists on Instagram just for fun, and Brad was the only one who took time out of his day to read it and message me back,” the fan continued. “We had a great few back-and-forth messages, and it was surreal to talk to someone who helped shape my childhood.”
“You will always be one of a kind, and on behalf of all your fans, thank you for everything and rest easy, legend.”
Since last May, Arnold had been fighting clear cell renal carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. By the time he shared the diagnosis with his fans, the disease had spread to his lungs and reached stage 4.
In an emotional video last year, the “Kryptonite” singer openly shared that he had come to terms with his terminal diagnosis.
“I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all,” Arnold said then.