Hayley Williams Remembers Chad Gilbert’s ‘Influence and Attitude’ on Hardcore Music: ‘Forever Grateful’

Paramore singer Hayley Williams has shared a social media tribute following the death of her former husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who passed away Sunday. Williams admitted she paused commenting for several days, unsure if it was appropriate to do so. However, she expressed being forever grateful for Gilbert's influence and attitude regarding hardcore music. The musician and Gilbert were previously in a relationship from 2007 to 2017 before their eventual separation.