Punk rock star provides health update after brain tumour operation

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25 Mar 2026 • 5:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has provided a health update following brain surgery to remove three tumours.
  • Gilbert was hospitalised on 23 February after experiencing a sudden loss of control in his arms and legs, with a CT scan revealing the new brain tumours.
  • The 45-year-old musician underwent successful surgery on 27 February, immediately regaining function in his left hand.
  • He is currently recovering in hospital, stating his recovery has been “bumpy at times” but he is “getting stronger by the day”.
  • Gilbert was previously diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer in 2021, which later spread to his spine and lungs, and he resumed radiation treatment for a cancerous spot in his back in August 2025.

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